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Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province in China, is a city that is both modern and traditional. With its mix of ancient temples, bustling shopping districts, and delicious cuisine, there’s no shortage of things to do and see in Chengdu. Whether you’re interested in exploring ancient landmarks or trying the famous spicy hotpot, this city has something for everyone. In this guide, we will take you through the best attractions and things to do in Chengdu, so you can make the most of your visit to this vibrant and exciting city.
The 6 Best Things For Couples To Do In Chengdu
- One Day Chengdu Xian Tour by Bullet Train
- 2 Days Xian Tour from Chengdu by Bullet Train
- Private Chengdu Panda Breeding Center Day Trip from Xian by Bullet Train
- Full Day Panda and Leshan Giant Buddha Group Tour
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour of Chengdu Old Streets Including City Top Attractions
- Private Day Tour Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Center and Leshan Giant Buddha
The 6 Best Things For Couples To Do In Chengdu
1. One Day Chengdu Xian Tour by Bullet Train
Get more out of your time in Chengdu by embarking on a one day Chengdu Xian tour via bullet train. With train tickets sent to you in advance, the hassle of language barriers is eliminated. Upon arrival in Xian, a private transfer to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum is included, as well as entrance fees. Travel at high speed from Chengdu to Xian and enjoy a hassle-free experience. Long lines are not a concern as entrance tickets have already been arranged. This package includes private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver, one bottle of mineral water per day, entrance ticket for Terracotta Warriors, and excludes meals, personal expenses, and gratuities. Meeting point is at Chunxi Road or pickup can be requested.
2. 2 Days Xian Tour from Chengdu by Bullet Train
Discover the cultural and historic wonders of Xian with this two-day tour from Chengdu. Let this tour take care of everything for you, including train tickets and transfers in Xian. Visit multiple highlights such as the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Muslim Quarter, Xian Ancient City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. You’ll have comfortable transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, as well as an English-speaking tour guide in Xian to lead the way. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to see four of Xian’s most popular attractions in just two days. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore the ancient wonders of Xian!
3. Private Chengdu Panda Breeding Center Day Trip from Xian by Bullet Train
This private day trip from Xian by bullet train takes you to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in Chengdu. With the help of your private guide, you will learn about the world’s endangered pandas and witness them playing, eating bamboo, and lazing about in enclosures that mimic their natural habitat.
Your private air-conditioned comfortable car will pick you up and drop you off at your downtown hotel. The tour lasts approximately 8 hours, and admission ticket to the research base is included.
Please note that this is a private tour and only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at the time of booking. The experience is not wheelchair accessible and children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour operates near public transportation, and guests with no heart problems or serious medical conditions are welcome.
Important: This experience is non-refundable and cannot be amended once booked. Personal expenses, gratuities, and other items not listed in the “what’s included” section are not covered by the booking fee.
4. Full Day Panda and Leshan Giant Buddha Group Tour
See China’s beloved Giant Pandas up close and the Leshan Giant Buddha on one convenient combo tour. After a time-saving pickup at your hotel, travel by private vehicle with your English-speaking guide to Chengdu’s top panda research facility. Stroll down bamboo paths and watch as the animals nurse play and tumble. Then head to Lingyun Mountain and see the massive Leshan Buddha carved into a cliff-side where three rivers merge. This tour includes an excellent English-speaking tour guide, air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees to tourist attractions, and bus fare to Emeishan. Tips to guide and driver are appreciated (RMB 20-50/person based on qualified service). Make the most of your limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
5. All Inclusive Private Day Tour of Chengdu Old Streets Including City Top Attractions
Stroll through the old shopping streets of Chengdu with a personal guide on this private day tour. Get a closer look at the city’s various architectural styles as you visit attractions such as Wenshufang Street, Jinli Street and Kuanzhai Alley. Your guide will also take you to Wenshu Monastery where you’ll learn more about the temple. Don’t miss the chance to taste some authentic Sichuan cuisine during lunch, and enjoy private hotel transportation to make your day even more comfortable. This tour includes a fuel surcharge, lunch, driver/guide, and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase but not covered by the tour price. Personal expenses and gratuities are not included, and the activity ends back at the meeting point. You can either head directly to the meeting spot or arrange a pickup. Tour begins at 09:00 AM.
6. Private Day Tour Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Center and Leshan Giant Buddha
Spend a full day exploring two of the most popular attractions near Chengdu with a private guide and vehicle. First, head to the Giant Panda Breeding Center to observe and learn about these gentle creatures, as well as China’s conservation efforts. Afterward, visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO-listed site, and admire the serenity of the area. During the day, you’ll take a break for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can enjoy delicious food. This personalized experience guarantees you the chance to see these iconic locations in comfort and style. The tour includes private transportation, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and gratuities. Lastly, pickups and drop-offs will be made at select centrally located Chengdu hotels.

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Candidate engaged in ‘strategy of non-engagement’
Several weeks ago, my integrity was called into question in these pages for saying that a political candidate had refused to attend a Congressional Candidate’s Forum that I had tried to organize.
The reason given was that I was trying to organize a stealth “partisan event.” That would be an event that was billed as “non-partisan” but was really, in fact, partisan.
When I originally approached each candidate, I had buy-in for sponsorship from both a prestigious local service organization, of which I have been a member for more than a decade, and from a group of local citizens who are concerned about educating the public about the divisions being sown in our civic life.
The format of the evening was exactly the same format that was used in 2018 when Wellsboro Rotary sponsored debates among the candidates running at that time, which allowed each candidate equal time for opening statements, five minutes to answer questions from the public presented by the moderator, opportunities for rebuttals and closing statements. This format would have been assiduously adhered to, and it would have allowed each candidate an opportunity to speak their truth.
The strategy of refusing to attend allowed one party a chance to claim that the event was “partisan,” and in a video advised their constituents not to attend.
This is what I am calling the “Strategy of Non-engagement.” In refusing to attend, they could claim that the event was “partisan,” which then forced the hand of the local service organization to back out, thus creating the very partisan event that I am accused of trying to organize.
If they had chosen to attend, it would have been truly non-partisan.
I can only hope that, now that he has been elected, our congressional representative will listen to the concerns of all his constituents.

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Author: Rachel Neumeier
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf (Random House)
Publication Date: February 2011
Hardcover: 400 pages
When Trei loses his family in a tragic disaster, he must search out distant relatives in a new land. The Floating Islands are unlike anything Trei has ever seen: stunning, majestic, and graced with kajurai, men who soar the skies with wings.
Trei is instantly sky-mad, and desperate to be a kajurai himself. The only one who fully understands his passion is Araenè, his newfound cousin. Prickly, sarcastic, and gifted, Araenè has a secret of her own . . . a dream a girl cannot attain.
Trei and Araenè quickly become conspirators as they pursue their individual paths. But neither suspects that their lives will be deeply entwined, and that the fate of the Floating Islands will lie in their hands. . . .
Filled with rich language, and told in alternating voices, The Floating Islands is an all-encompassing young adult fantasy read.
Stand alone or series: Can be read as a standalone novel but my goodness I hope there are sequels
How did I get this book: ARC from the author
Why did I read this book: I have read and reviewed one of Rachel Neumeier’s adult novels, Lord of the Changing Winds, which I really enjoyed (note: it’s my own fault I’ve been super lazy about buying the final two books in her Griffin Mage trilogy; I really must get on that). So, when I saw this gorgeous cover, read the blurb, and realized this book was all from the same author, I was hooked. I haven’t seen much around the interwebs for the release of The Floating Islands – which also, naturally, piques my curiosity.
Trei was fourteen the first time he saw the Floating Islands. He had made the whole long voyage south from Rounn in a haze of loss and misery, not really noticing the harbors in which the ship sometimes anchored or the sea between. But here, where both sea and sky lay pearl-gray in the dawn, the wonder of the Floating Islands broke at last into that haze.
After losing his mother, father and elder sister in the devastating volcanic eruption that leveled his hometown of Rounn, Trei has been in a fog of despair. Turned away by his Tolounn dwelling Uncle and Aunt, Trei has no other choice but to make his way to his mother’s family in the mythic Floating Islands to the south. From his first glimpse of the islands, emerging like jewels in the mist-shrouded sky, Trei instantly feels in awe at his new home – and from his first glimpse of the mysterious flying men, the kajuraihi, Trei knows that his destiny lies in the winds and sky. When he arrives at his Uncle’s home, Trei finds himself warmly embraced by his southern family, although his younger cousin, the headstrong Araenè is initially resentful of his presence, disturbing her privacy and routine at home. For Araenè is no docile Island girl, ready to do her part and become a submissive wife; instead, Araenè dresses up as a boy and sneaks out of her home to explore the city and attends lectures from famous cooks to hone her own skills, all the while lamenting the fact that she was not born a boy and can never use her talents for anything other than homemaking.
When Trei wins his audition to become one of the kajuraihi and passes the initiation, and Araenè finds herself drawn to the hidden school of mages – only a select few mages are drawn each generation – it becomes clear that for both Trei and Araenè, the future holds unexpected, dramatic twists. The fates of these two cousins will intertwine, resulting in heartache and tragedy, and courage and triumph.
The Floating Islands is Rachel Neumeier’s second novel for young adults, and in this humble reviewer’s opinion, a completely winsome, traditional fantasy novel, with adventure and intrigue in spades. The first striking thing about the book is its unique vista setting; for once, the cover gets the feel and tone of the novel almost perfectly. The titled islands are these gorgeous, magical bodies, floating above the sea, proudly independent of the nations surrounding them by virtue of the same dragon magic that the kajuraihi use to fly. Beyond creating a unique airborne landscape and atmospheric setting for the book, the actual islands play a vital role in the plot, and also shape the characterizations of the book’s dual protagonists. One of the biggest (but most important) challenges with creating a new world in fantasy is managing to imbue a landscape with enough influence to create a unique culture, psyche, and flavor for its characters – and in this, Ms. Neumeier excels. Easily, the southern floating islands with their dragons, flying men, mages, and potent mix of spices is one of my favorite YA fantasy settings in recent memory.
But enough of setting and atmosphere – what of the story and the characters? In terms of character, Rachel Neumeier manages to do the dual protagonist thing with alternating storylines, but told in a single third person (limited omniscient) voice, which is awesome and effective. Although I found myself a little less tolerant of Araenè (at least, initially), both protagonists are worthy heroes with their own sizable obstacles to overcome. Trei’s struggles, with his confused sense of loyalty and patriotism as both a child of Tolounn and a newly-made kajuraihi, is the defining story of the novel, in my opinion. While Araenè’s struggles with gender roles and her inadvertent secret keeping certainly are fascinating and play a vital role in the development of the story, and certainly Araenè is a spirited and enjoyable young heroine, to me, this is Trei’s story. As he tries to prove himself to his peers and teachers, as a true islander and an asset, he also feels undeniable twinges of regret – for although his adopted home is this strange new place in the sky, he was born of Tolounn. Also, he struggles with his own grief with the loss of his family – and the accusations that Trei may be a spy for Tolounn, in the face of all that he has suffered, makes Trei an instantly sympathetic and powerful character. In contrast, Araenè’s struggles are no less genuine, but a bit more…familiar. Although both characters use common fantasy tropes (the orphaned, powerful child; the girl warrior that masquerades as a boy to gain denied power), they are used skillfully enough, and with the imaginative scope of setting and plotting, this traditionalism is not so much an annoyance as it is a familiar and comfortable friend. My only quibble with character lay with the inner workings of these dual protagonists, as both felt a little too adult in their thought processes and narrative voices. Granted, these are two young adults that have gone through a whole lot over the course of the book, so perhaps this is warranted.
From a storytelling perspective, Ms. Neumeier truly shines – just as in her adult work, the world and societies that the author has created with The Floating Islands is truly remarkable stuff. I loved the intricate differences in politics and technology between the Islands and the militant Tolounnese, just as I loved the role of the mages, the dragon-men and their different types of magic within this world. The story itself is a coming of age tale, a war story, and – above all else – an adventure. For fear of spoilers, I won’t say too much about the story, other than even though a number of familiar plot fixtures abound, Ms. Neumeier manages to imbue her story with enough life and originality to make it a truly memorable new entry in the YA fantasy arena. Absolutely recommended for young readers, old readers, and those that want an excapist, nostalgic traditional fantasy.
Notable Quotes/Parts: From Chapter 1:
Trei wondered how a city would look if it was deliberately built to be splendid. In Tolounn, all the towns had just sort of grown up where people had once decided to settle, like the town of Rounn growing up around the Rounn River, where, according to family legend, Great-grandfather Meraunn had once made his fortune backing the new steamboats over ox-drawn keelboats. He found he was curious about this new city, but didn’t know exactly what to ask.
“We won’t see Milendri before tomorrow afternoon,” Mana rattled on. “We’ll be passing islands all day, of course. . . .”
But Trei was no longer listening. He had just caught sight of his first winged Island fliers, and had attention to spare for nothing else.
There were a dozen of them—no, Trei saw as they approached: fourteen. Fifteen. They flew as geese fly in the fall, in a formation like a spear point. At first the shape the winged men made was stark as a rune against the empty sky, but as they approached the ship, they broke their formation, wheeled, and circled low. The morning light caught in the feathers of their glorious wings, crimson as blood, except for one man whose wings were black as grief.
As the fliers passed above the ship, Trei saw how each man wore his wings like a strange kind of cloak. Crimson bands crossed the fliers’ arms and bodies. Though the wings looked like real wings, he saw clearly that the men were flying by some understandable kind of magic and were not actually winged people.
Additional Thoughts: Reading about these Floating Islands instantly puts me in the mind of Avatar‘s Hallelujah Mountains – or the actual mountains the film was based on:
The inspiration for the film, in China.
Reading Next: Agatha H and the Airship City by Phil and Kaja Foglio
Courtesy of the author, we have ONE copy of The Floating Islands up for grabs! The contest is open to everyone, and will run until Saturday, February 19 at 11:59PM (PST). In honor of the gorgeously evocative titled Floating Islands, to enter leave a comment telling us your favorite atmospheric YA fantasy book setting (for example, someone could name the enchanted castle from Robin McKinley’s Beauty, or the ice palace from Sarah Beth Durst’s Ice, and so on and so forth). Only ONE entry per person please! Multiple entries will be automatically disqualified. Good luck!

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Music therapy is an incredible way to help cognition and improve emotional wellbeing. Learn how KOPWA is using music therapy to help our residents enjoy better quality of life.
Music is part of the human experience. Most of us can’t help but sing, hum, whistle, or tap along to a beat so it is no surprise that music therapy has been found to have benefits for the elderly.
Much more than just listening to a song, music therapy is a research-based, allied-health profession that is used to help residents in care with their health, functioning, and mental wellbeing.
Applicable to all ages, music therapy is especially useful for those with cognitive deficits or a decline in their mental health.
Why music therapy?
Music stirs up memories and feelings, is a creative outlet and can be enjoyed passively or engaged in actively. It is a way to keep the mind active and engaged, both socially and emotionally.
Music therapy is particularly useful to combat depression, help cognitive function and create a purpose in life. It is increasingly used in aged care to give residents an enjoyable activity to look forward to.
Warding off depression
Depression is always a risk as people enter their later years. Reminiscence music therapy, a form of music therapy based around listening to music that stimulates memories of old times, has been found to be effective in fighting depression in many groups, particularly those who live with dementia.
Music is so evocative that an old song can take you back decades. Spending time with a group listening to old favourite songs and reminiscing not only fights depression, it helps bring people together to create new memories.
Improving cognition with music
Some of the areas where people struggle as they get older include forming short term memories, processing information quickly and maintaining focus.
Curiously, however, music is absorbed through a number of processes in the brain that remain preserved into old age. This means that, as long as hearing is adequate, even those with major cognitive decline can still comprehend and appreciate music.
It is sometimes even possible for people who can’t speak or who have severe speech impediments to be able to sing fluently.
This makes music an excellent way to keep seniors engaged with their environment and peers. It can be as simple as a sing-along or include the challenge of learning an instrument.
Engagement with music at any level helps to stimulate the brain and increase cognitive abilities. When cognitive abilities are functioning properly, wellbeing is increased.
Creativity and purpose
You are never too old to learn a new instrument. Music therapy often includes learning to play basic tunes. Working towards achieving incremental goals is excellent for mental health in people of all ages.
Not only is music therapy a creative outlet good for cognitive function, having something to work towards also creates a sense of purpose. This experience can be especially important to the elderly.
Music therapy at KOPWA
KOPWA residents enjoy music therapy with the talented Mark Fleming. Mark is a skilled musician and registered music therapist who loves to share the joy of music with all ages.
We find this program is an excellent way to have fun and enjoy being social together. Residents can watch or actively participate, and those who take part always enjoy Mark’s visits.
Visit the KOPWA website to find out more about our special programs for elderly residents. kopwa.nicklarosa.net

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In England, patients pay for their NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment. This is an important source of funding for the NHS.
Each year the NHS loses significant funds due to people claiming free prescriptions or dental treatment they weren’t entitled to. This directly reduces the money available for core patient care.
We carry out checks on patient claims. If we cannot confirm that a patient was entitled to claim free NHS prescriptions or NHS dental treatment, they will be sent a Penalty Charge Notice.
Who gets free NHS prescriptions or NHS dental treatment?
Some people can claim free NHS prescriptions or free or reduced NHS dental treatment. Find out if you are entitled to claim.
The role of the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA)
We're responsible for checking claims for free NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment, and recover charges from patients who incorrectly claim they do not have to pay.
NHS Penalty Charge Notices are issued in accordance with the National Health Service (Penalty Charge) Regulations 1999.
How we check claims
What happens to your prescription or dental treatment claim form after it’s been signed
At the end of each month, pharmacies and dental practices send their NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment claim forms to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). These forms are scanned into our processing system.
After scanning, we calculate how much each pharmacy or dental practice needs to be reimbursed by the NHS.
Every day more than four million prescription items are scanned.
We carry out monthly randomised checks on the prescription forms and dental treatment claim forms to check for fraud.
If your entitlement to free NHS prescriptions or dental treatment cannot be confirmed, you will be sent a Penalty Charge Notice.
Matching your details
During the checking process, your personal details on the prescription or dental form (including first name, surname, date of birth, first line of address and postcode) will be checked against our records using ‘matching’ criteria.
Where they do not match our database, a Penalty Charge Notice will be issued.
You can reduce the risk of getting sent a Penalty Charge Notice by keeping your personal details at your GP surgery, dental practice, benefits organisations and the NHSBSA, up to date.
After a Penalty Charge Notice has been issued
If you can show us that there has been a mistake (you were exempt from NHS prescription or NHS dental charges at the time), the Penalty Charge Notice will be cancelled.
If you have an exceptional reason not to pay, the penalty charge could be eased or removed, but you will still have to pay the original NHS prescription charge or NHS dental treatment charge.
If you cannot challenge the Penalty Charge Notice, you must start paying the charges listed on the letter as soon as possible.
How penalty charges are calculated
If you are sent a Penalty Charge Notice you will be asked to pay the original NHS prescription or dental treatment charges, and an additional penalty charge. The penalty charge is five times the original amount owed, up to a maximum of £100.
Once a Penalty Charge Notice has been issued, if no payment has been made within 28 days a surcharge of £50 will be added to the fine.
These charges are outlined in the National Health Service (Penalty Charge) Regulations 1999.

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More than 6 million people evacuated Florida in advance of Hurricane Irma. But the animals living in shelters needed a boost.
Before and after Hurricane Irma hit southern Florida there was such a need to get the animals out of the shelters, that now, the Toledo Area Humane Society had to use its overflow room, with 46 dogs and 20 cats brought into the shelter.
“These animals have been through enough,” Stephen Heaven said. “They deserve a little bit of respite.” Heaven is the president and CEO of the Toledo Area Humane Society.
These dogs flew into Columbus, then were driven to Maumee. The dogs spent 19 hours boxed up. Now they're up for adoption.
“Come here, come here” little dog lover Maggie said to her (potential) new best friend.
“They were already in the shelters, spayed, neutered, and ready for adoption. So we're not taking anybody's pets,” Heaven said.
This all stems from lessons Stephen Heaven learned after Katrina.
“What we do now is we empty the shelters in preparation for animals coming in that's have been displaced,” Heaven said.
“You are the sweetest,” potential forever home adopters said of the new arrivals.
These pups and kittens with names like Canberra and Nena made it out just in time.
“The place that we took them from Bradenton, apparently the roof blew off their adoption center,” Heaven said.
Steve says the phones started ringing this weekend with families wanting to adopt. While these dogs and cats may soon be gone, there's always need.
“If the shelters again get overcrowded, we will be taking more in,” Heaven said.
There is no difference in price for these hurricane rescues. It’s a $325 puppy premium price for dogs under 6 months, and $125 for a full grown dog.

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The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. This compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are adequate results to demonstrate safe and/or effective human use of any herb listed.
A review of research showed that four major water-soluble fibers: β-glucan, psyllium, pectin and guar gum, effectively lowered serum LDL cholesterol levels, without affecting HDL cholesterol or triacylglycerol concentrations. From: Theuwissen, E., & Mensink, R. P. (2008). Water-soluble dietary fibers and cardiovascular disease. Physiology & behavior, 94(2), 285-292.
In a meta review of trials, drinking green tea lowered cholesterol levels in overweight people. From: Yuan, F., Dong, H., Fang, K., Gong, J., & Lu, F. (2018). Effects of green tea on lipid metabolism in overweight or obese people: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials. Molecular nutrition & food research, 62(1), 1601122.
In a review of 10 randomized controlled trials, cinnamon taken over a period of 4-16 weeks reduced blood sugar and cholesterol levels. From: Allen, R. W., Schwartzman, E., Baker, W. L., Coleman, C. I., & Phung, O. J. (2013). Cinnamon use in type 2 diabetes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. The Annals of Family Medicine, 11(5), 452-459.
In a study with 58 hyperlipidemic patients, 3000 mg of Melissa leaf powder taken daily for two months significantly reduced LDL cholesterol compared to the placebo group. From: Jandaghi, P., Noroozi, M., Ardalani, H., & Alipour, M. (2016). Lemon balm: A promising herbal therapy for patients with borderline hyperlipidemia—A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Complementary therapies in medicine, 26, 136-140.
In this double blind clinical trial of 80 patients with type 2 diabetes, intake of sage significantly reduced blood sugar and cholesterol levels. From: Behradmanesh, S., Derees, F., & Rafieian-kopaei, M. (2013). Effect of Salvia officinalis on diabetic patients. Journal of renal injury prevention, 2(2), 51.
In this double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical with 70 type 2 diabetic patients, taking 1600 mg of ginger daily for 12 weeks reduced fasting glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and inflammatory markers significantly. From: Arablou, T., Aryaeian, N., Valizadeh, M., Sharifi, F., Hosseini, A., & Djalali, M. (2014). The effect of ginger consumption on glycemic status, lipid profile and some inflammatory markers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. International journal of food sciences and nutrition, 65(4), 515-520.
In a study of 140 patients with type 2 diabetes, patients who took cinnamon over 3 months showed an improvement in blood sugar and cholesteral levels, especially in those patients with a high BMI. From: Zare, R., Nadjarzadeh, A., Zarshenas, M. M., Shams, M., & Heydari, M. (2018). Efficacy of cinnamon in patients with type II diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Clinical Nutrition.
In a randomized placebo controlled trial of 62 patients with type 2 diabetes, taking a Melissa officinalis extract of 700 mg twice a day for 12 weeks improved lipid profile and glycemic measurements. From: Asadi, A., Shidfar, F., Safari, M., Hosseini, A. F., Fallah Huseini, H., Heidari, I., & Rajab, A. (2019). Efficacy of Melissa officinalis L.(lemon balm) extract on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, double‐blind, clinical trial. Phytotherapy research, 33(3), 651-659.
In a study of 30 young overweight participants, 250 mg twice a day for 8 weeks of a basil supplement resulted in improved insulin, cholesterol, and body weight levels. From: Satapathy, S., Das, N., Bandyopadhyay, D., Mahapatra, S. C., Sahu, D. S., & Meda, M. (2017). Effect of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) supplementation on metabolic parameters and liver enzymes in young overweight and obese subjects. Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry, 32(3), 357-363.
In this double-blind randomized clinical trail with 65 hyperlipidemic patients, taking a dill pearl for one month reduced lipids compared to the placebo. From: Kazemi, T., PANAHI, S. H., KASHANIAN, M., HOSSAINI, F. M., DARABI, M., & AKBARI, H. (2005). Effect of Dill pearl on serum lipids.
42 healthy males who took a goji berry polysaccharide supplement for 4 weeks showed reduced blood sugar and cholesterol levels. From: Xia, H., Tang, H., Wang, F., Yang, X., Wang, Z., Liu, H., … & Sun, G. (2018). Metabolic effects of dietary supplementation of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides on serum and urine metabolomics in a young healthy male population. Journal of Functional Foods, 46, 440-448.
In this triple-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial with 140 patients with type II diabetes, the group who took 500 mg of cinnamon bark powder taken twice daily for 3 months reduced body fat, insulin resistance, and cholesterol levels. From: Zare, R., Nadjarzadeh, A., Zarshenas, M. M., Shams, M., & Heydari, M. (2019). Efficacy of cinnamon in patients with type II diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Clinical Nutrition, 38(2), 549-556.
In a study with 90 diabetic males, tulsi and neem leaves taken as a powder helped to reduce diabetic symptoms. From: Kochhar, A., Sharma, N., & Sachdeva, R. (2009). Effect of supplementation of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf powder on diabetic symptoms, anthropometric parameters and blood pressure of non insulin dependent male diabetics. Studies on Ethno-Medicine, 3(1), 5-9.
In a study with 400 diabetic patients, Mangifera indica, Murraya koenigii, Ocimum santum, Phyllanthus amarus, Allium cep and Azadirachta indica had an anti-diabetic and hypolipidemic effect. From: Dineshkumar, B., Analava, M., & Manjunatha, M. (2010). Antidiabetic and hypolipidaemic effects of few common plants extract in type 2 diabetic patients at Bengal. International Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism, 18(2), 59-65.
In a study with fifty diabetic patients, the treatment group took 10 g/100 mL boiling watera twice a day for 4 weeks of a chamomile infusion, resulting in significantly lowered cholesterol and blood sugar levels. From: Kaseb, F., Yazdanpanah, Z., Biregani, A. N., Yazdi, N. B., & Yazdanpanah, Z. (2018). The effect of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) infusion on blood glucose, lipid profile and kidney function in Type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized clinical trial. Progress in Nutrition, 20(1-S), 110-118.
In a study of 158 pregnant women with gestational diabetes, intake of goji berries improved cholesterol levels. From: Yang, S., Si, L., Fan, L., Jian, W., Pei, H., & Lin, R. (2018). Polysaccharide IV from Lycium barbarum L. Improves Lipid Profiles of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus of Pregnancy by Upregulating ABCA1 and Downregulating Sterol Regulatory Element-Binding Transcription 1 via miR-33. Frontiers in endocrinology, 9, 49.
In this randomized double blind placebo controled study with 22 healthy adults, taking 300 mg of tulsi leaves daily for 4 weeks reduced lipid profile. From: Mondal, S., Mirdha, B., Padhi, M., & Mahapatra, S. (2012). Dried leaf extract of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn) reduces cardiovascular disease risk factors: results of a double blinded randomized controlled trial in healthy volunteers. Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 1(4), 177-181.
In a study with 100 adults, taking a tulsi supplement (5 mL 2 times a day for 3 months) reduced blood glucose, blood pressure and lipid profile. From: Devra, D. K., Mathur, K. C., Agrawal, R. P., Bhadu, I., Goyal, S., & Agarwal, V. (2012). Effect of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) on clinical and biochemical parameters of metabolic syndrome. Journal of Natural Remedies, 12(1), 63-67.
In a study of 237 patients with hyperlipemia, both cholesterol and blood sugar levels were reduced with the intake of a bergamot extract daily for 30 days. Further, it may be an effective supplement in combating hyperlipemic and hyperglycaemic disorders. From: Mollace, V., Sacco, I., Janda, E., Malara, C., Ventrice, D., Colica, C., … & Rotiroti, D. (2011). Hypolipemic and hypoglycaemic activity of bergamot polyphenols: from animal models to human studies. Fitoterapia, 82(3), 309-316.
In a study of 60 women with polycystic ovary syndrome, taking a flaxseed omega-3 supplement twice daily for 12 weeks improved insulin metabolism and cholesterol levels with little effect on hormone levels and lipid levels. From: Mirmasoumi, G., Fazilati, M., Foroozanfard, F., Vahedpoor, Z., Mahmoodi, S., Taghizadeh, M., … & Asemi, Z. (2018). The Effects of flaxseed oil omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on metabolic status of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes, 126(04), 222-228.
In a randomized double-blinded controlled stud with 37 diabetic patients, 1,000 mg a day for three months of a Melissa officinalis extract significantly reduced serum triglyceride levels. From: Nayebi, N., Esteghamati, A., Meysamie, A., Khalili, N., Kamalinejad, M., Emtiazy, M., & Hashempur, M. H. (2019). The effects of a Melissa officinalis L. based product on metabolic parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized double-blinded controlled clinical trial. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine.
A double blind randomized controlled study with 84 overweight women showed serum lipid levels reduce with the use of a cinnamon supplement. From: Borzoei, A., Rafraf, M., Niromanesh, S., Farzadi, L., Narimani, F., & Doostan, F. (2018). Effects of cinnamon supplementation on antioxidant status and serum lipids in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine, 8(1), 128-133.
In a double blind randomized study with 84 overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome, taking a 1500 mg of cinnamon daily for 8 weeks improved antioxidant, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, all risk factors in the disease. From: Borzoei, A., Rafraf, M., Niromanesh, S., Farzadi, L., Narimani, F., & Doostan, F. (2018). Effects of cinnamon supplementation on antioxidant status and serum lipids in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine, 8(1), 128-133.
In a randomized placebo controlled study of 40 patients with high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes, intake of a 500 mg sage extract daily for three months lowered cholesterol and blood sugar levels. From: Kianbakht, S., & Dabaghian, F. H. (2013). Improved glycemic control and lipid profile in hyperlipidemic type 2 diabetic patients consuming Salvia officinalis L. leaf extract: a randomized placebo. Controlled clinical trial. Complementary therapies in medicine, 21(5), 441-446.
In a pilot study of healthy females, drinking 300 mL of sage tea twice a day for 4 weeks reduced cholesterol and LDL. From: Sá, C. M., Ramos, A. A., Azevedo, M. F., Lima, C. F., Fernandes-Ferreira, M., & Pereira-Wilson, C. (2009). Sage tea drinking improves lipid profile and antioxidant defences in humans. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 10(9), 3937-3950.
An herbal supplement of Terminalia chebula (black myrobalan) fruit extract, Commiphora mukul (mukul myrrh), and Commiphora myrrha (myrrh) oleo-gum-resin was taken daily for three months by women with type two diabetes. Results showed reduced sugar and lipid levels. From: Shokoohi, R., Kianbakht, S., Faramarzi, M., Rahmanian, M., Nabati, F., Mehrzadi, S., & Huseini, H. F. (2017). Effects of an Herbal Combination on Glycemic Control and Lipid Profile in Diabetic Women: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal of Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 22(4), 798-804.
In a study of 60 patients with diabetic neuropathy, taking an omega-3 flaxseed supplement for 12 weeks significantly reduced serum insulin, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels. From:Soleimani, A., Taghizadeh, M., Bahmani, F., Badroj, N., & Asemi, Z. (2017). Metabolic response to omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in patients with diabetic nephropathy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Clinical Nutrition, 36(1), 79-84.
In a review of human studies, chia seeds were shown to help reduce LDL cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and diastolic blood pressure. However, further high quality human studies are needed. From: Teoh, S. L., Lai, N. M., Vanichkulpitak, P., Vuksan, V., Ho, H., & Chaiyakunapruk, N. (2018). Clinical evidence on dietary supplementation with chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.): a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition reviews, 76(4), 219-242.
In a small study of 10 overweight adults who took 100 grams of acai pulp twice a day for a month, cholesterol and glucose levels were reduced. From: Udani, J. K., Singh, B. B., Singh, V. J., & Barrett, M. L. (2011). Effects of Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) berry preparation on metabolic parameters in a healthy overweight population: a pilot study. Nutrition journal, 10(1), 45.
Anthocyanin rich berries are important part of a health diet, offering improvement in LDL cholesterol, lipid peroxidation, total plasma antioxidant capacity, dyslipidemia, and glucose metabolism. From: Basu, A., Rhone, M., & Lyons, T. J. (2010). Berries: emerging impact on cardiovascular health. Nutrition reviews, 68(3), 168-177.
In a study of 31 pre-hypertensive men, intake of 640 mg of anthocyanin daily over 4 weeks significantly increased the HDL cholesterol levels. From: JHassellund, S. S., Flaa, A., Kjeldsen, S. E., Seljeflot, I., Karlsen, A., Erlund, I., & Rostrup, M. (2013). Effects of anthocyanins on cardiovascular risk factors and inflammation in pre-hypertensive men: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled crossover study. Journal of human hypertension, 27(2), 100.
A total of 13 randomized trials with 750 patients showed cinnamon significantly reduced blood triglycerides and total cholesterol concentrations without a significant effect on LDL and HDL cholesterol. From: Maierean, S. M., Serban, M. C., Sahebkar, A., Ursoniu, S., Serban, A., Penson, P., & Banach, M. (2017). The effects of cinnamon supplementation on blood lipid concentrations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of clinical lipidology, 11(6), 1393-1406.
There is good scientific evidence with multiple studies demonstrating garlic reduces LDL cholesterol over short periods. From: Ulbricht, C. E. (2010). Natural standard herb & supplement guide: an evidence-based reference. Elsevier Mosby.
In a double blind, randomized, placebo controled trial of 61 hyperlipidemic patients, a fenugreek seed supplement taken over 12 weeks significantly reduced blood cholesterol and sugar levels. From: Fedacko, J., Singh, R. B., Niaz, M. A., Ghosh, S., Fedackova, P., Tripathi, A. D., … & Shastun, S. (2016). Fenugreeg Seeds Decrease Blood Cholesterol and Blood Glucose as Adjunct to Diet Therapy in Patients with Hypercholesterolemia. World Heart Journal, 8(3), 239.
Beta-glucan from oats significantly reduced the total and LDL cholesterol levels of 19 hypercholesterolemic subjects. From: Braaten, J. T., Wood, P. J., Scott, F. W., Wolynetz, M. S., Lowe, M. K., Bradley-White, P., & Collins, M. W. (1994). Oat beta-glucan reduces blood cholesterol concentration in hypercholesterolemic subjects. European journal of clinical nutrition, 48(7), 465-474
In a double blind randomized placebo controlled study with 24 participants with metabolic syndrome, 12 weeks of taking a dill extract reduced triglyceride levels. From: Mansouri, M., Nayebi, N., Hasani-Ranjbar, S., Taheri, E., & Larijani, B. (2012). The effect of 12 weeks Anethum graveolens (dill) on metabolic markers in patients with metabolic syndrome; a randomized double blind controlled trial. DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 20(1), 47.
Seventy-five hypercholesterolemic patients who took oat beta glucan reduced LDL cholesterol compared to the control. From: Queenan, K. M., Stewart, M. L., Smith, K. N., Thomas, W., Fulcher, R. G., & Slavin, J. L. (2007). Concentrated oat β-glucan, a fermentable fiber, lowers serum cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic adults in a randomized controlled trial. Nutrition Journal, 6(1), 6.
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled intervention study was conducted in 44 hypercholesterolemic Japanese men showed ingestion of beta glucan barley reduced LDL cholesterol, visceral fat, and waist circumference. From: Shimizu, C., Kihara, M., Aoe, S., Araki, S., Ito, K., Hayashi, K., … & Ikegami, S. (2008). Effect of high β-glucan barley on serum cholesterol concentrations and visceral fat area in Japanese men—a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Plant foods for human nutrition, 63(1), 21-25.
In a randomized double blind study of 172 patients with high LDL cholesterol, taking 20mg a day of a sumac extract along with statins reduced LDL cholesterol significantly more than with just taking the statins alone. From: Rouhi-Boroujeni, H., Mosharraf, S., Gharipour, M., Asadi-Samani, M., & Rouhi-Boroujeni, H. (2016). Antihyperelipidemic effects of sumac (Rhus coriaria L.): Can sumac strengthen anti-hyperlipidemic effect of statins. Der Pharm Lett, 8(3).
In a study of 91 hyperlipidemic patients, taking dill for two months reduced cholesterol and triglycerides without side effects. From: Mirhosseini, M., Baradaran, A., & Rafieian-Kopaei, M. (2014). Anethum graveolens and hyperlipidemia: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of research in medical sciences: the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 19(8), 758.
In a randomized study of 137 Chinese patients, 250 mg cinnamon capsules taken twice a day for 2 months caused a reduction in glucose, inslulin, and cholesterol levels. From: Anderson, R. A., Zhan, Z., Luo, R., Guo, X., Guo, Q., Zhou, J., … & Stoecker, B. J. (2016). Cinnamon extract lowers glucose, insulin and cholesterol in people with elevated serum glucose. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine, 6(4), 332-336.
Garlic consumption reduced serum lipid and lipoprotein levels in men. From: Adler, A. J., & Holub, B. J. (1997). Effect of garlic and fish-oil supplementation on serum lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in hypercholesterolemic men. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 65(2), 445-450.
A dose of 900 mg of garlic powder a day reduced cholesterol levels in men. From: Holzgartner, H., Schmidt, U., & Kuhn, U. (1992). Comparison of the efficacy and tolerance of a garlic preparation vs. bezafibrate. Arzneimittel-Forschung, 42(12), 1473-1477.
Postmenopausal women with a high BMI showed reduced cholesterol when taking supplement of isoflavones from red clover. Chedraui, P., San Miguel, G., Hidalgo, L., Morocho, N., & Ross, S. (2008). Effect of Trifolium pratense-derived isoflavones on the lipid profile of postmenopausal women with increased body mass index. Gynecological Endocrinology, 24(11), 620-624.
In a study of 50 patients ages 40 – 60 with type 2 diabetes, blood sugar and blood lipid levels were reduced with a fenugreek supplement. From: Kumar, K., Kumar, S., Datta, A., & Bandyopadhyay, A. (2015). Effect of fenugreek seeds on glycemia and dyslipidemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Med Sci Public Health, 4(7), 997-1000.
In a small study, avocado oil helped reduce cholesteral levels, especially in those with mild hypercholesterolemia. From: López, R. L., Frati, A. M., Hernández, B. D., Cervantes, S. M., Hernández, M. L., Juárez, C., & Morán, S. L. (1996). Monounsaturated fatty acid (avocado) rich diet for mild hypercholesterolemia. Archives of medical research, 27(4), 519-523.
A compilation of research showed the following herbs to have a hypolipidemic effect: yarrow, onion, garlic, dill, celery, burdock, oats, barberry, cabbage, chili pepper, safflower, chicory, chickpea, bitter orange, orange, guggul, coriander, cranberry, melon, pumpkin, artichoke, ginseng, eugenol, schelelecht, ginkgo, soy, walnut, apple, nutmeg, red yeast rice, miswak, evening primrose, basil, bulacy, orchis, avocado, plantain, blond plotitago, green bean, purslane, black cherry, pomegranate, milk thistle, brinjal, tomato, tamarind, thea, thyme, fenugreek, bilberry, grape, ginger, and corn. From: Rouhi-Boroujeni, H., Rouhi-Boroujeni, H., Khoddami, M., Khazraei, H. R., Dehkordil, E. B., & Rafieian-Kopaei, M. (2017). Hypolipidemic herbals with diuretic effects: A systematic review. In Biol. Sci (Vol. 8, pp. 21-28).
Isoflavones reduced triglyceride levels in menopausal women. From: Schult, T. M. K., Ensrud, K. E., Blackwell, T., Ettinger, B., Wallace, R., & Tice, J. A. (2004). Effect of isoflavones on lipids and bone turnover markers in menopausal women. Maturitas, 48(3), 209-218.
Red clover phytoestrogens reduced serum lipid levels in postmenopausal women. From: Terzic, M. M., Dotlic, J., Maricic, S., Mihailovic, T., & Tosic‐Race, B. (2009). Influence of red clover‐derived isoflavones on serum lipid profile in postmenopausal women. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 35(6), 1091-1095.
In this study of 57 hyperlipidemic patients who had received coronary bypass surgery, showed a reduction in serum lipid levels by adding grapefruit to their diet. From: Gorinstein, S., Caspi, A., Libman, I., Lerner, H. T., Huang, D., Leontowicz, H., … & Trakhtenberg, S. (2006). Red grapefruit positively influences serum triglyceride level in patients suffering from coronary atherosclerosis: studies in vitro and in humans. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 54(5), 1887-1892.
In a 16 week double blind study of 27 people with risk for coronary heart disease due to hypercholesterolemia, intake of a grapefruit supplement reduced cholesterol levels. From: Cerda, J. J., Robbins, F. L., Burgin, C. W., Baumgartner, T. G., & Rice, R. W. (1988). The effects of grapefruit pectin on patients at risk for coronary heart disease without altering diet or lifestyle. Clinical cardiology, 11(9), 589-594.
Cinnamaldehyde has hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects in diabetic rats. From: Babu, P. S., Prabuseenivasan, S., & Ignacimuthu, S. (2007). Cinnamaldehyde—a potential antidiabetic agent. Phytomedicine, 14(1), 15-22.
In a study of 19 patients with hyperlipidemia, apple cider vinegar taken over eight weeks reduced blood lipid levels. From: Beheshti, Z., Chan, Y. H., Nia, H. S., Hajihosseini, F., Nazari, R., & Shaabani, M. (2012). Influence of apple cider vinegar on blood lipids. Life Sci J, 9(4), 2431-40.
Eating clove bud may reduce hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress in those with a type 2 diabetic condition.From: Adefegha, S. A., Oboh, G., Adefegha, O. M., Boligon, A. A., & Athayde, M. L. (2014). Antihyperglycemic, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective and antioxidative effects of dietary clove (Szyzgium aromaticum) bud powder in a high‐fat diet/streptozotocin‐induced diabetes rat model. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 94(13), 2726-2737.
The study discussed the hypolipidemic action of coriander seeds. From: Chithra, V., & Leelamma, S. (1997). Hypolipidemic effect of coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum): mechanism of action. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 51(2), 167-172.
Garlic reduced blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides in diabetic rats. From: Thomson, M., Al-Amin, Z. M., Al-Qattan, K. K., Shaban, L. H., & Ali, M. (2007). Anti-diabetic and hypolipidaemic properties of garlic (Allium sativum) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Int J Diabetes & Metabolism, 15, 108-15.
Coriander seed ingestion by rats had a cholesterol lowering effect. From: Dhanapakiam, P., Joseph, J. M., Ramaswamy, V. K., Moorthi, M., & Kumar, A. S. (2007). The cholesterol lowering property of coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum): mechanism of action. Journal of Environmental Biology, 29(1), 53.
Garlic reduced blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides in diabetic rats. From: Thomson, M., Al-Amin, Z. M., Al-Qattan, K. K., Shaban, L. H., & Ali, M. (2007). Anti-diabetic and hypolipidaemic properties of garlic (Allium sativum) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Int J Diabetes & Metabolism, 15, 108-15.
This review discussed research demonstrating garlic to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and to change blood lipoproteins and affect coagulation parameters. From: Lau, B. H., Adetumbi, M. A., & Sanchez, A. (1983). Allium sativum (garlic) and atherosclerosis: a review. Nutrition research, 3(1), 119-128.
Consumption of agrimony tea for one month reduced lipid levels and inflammation, and showed antioxidant activity in participants. From: Ivanova, D., Vankova, D., & Nashar, M. (2013). Agrimonia eupatoria tea consumption in relation to markers of inflammation, oxidative status and lipid metabolism in healthy subjects. Archives of physiology and biochemistry, 119(1), 32-37.
Total phenol content of essential oils was related to LDL antioxidant activity associated with cardiac heart disease. Phenols included: methylchavicol, anethol, p-cymen, apiole, cinnamic ether, carvacrol, thymol, p-cymene, vanillin, cuminol, and eugenol. From: Teissedre, P. L., & Waterhouse, A. L. (2000). Inhibition of oxidation of human low-density lipoproteins by phenolic substances in different essential oils varieties. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 48(9), 3801-3805.
Thyme and oregano tea infusions affected LDL in vitro. From: Kulišić, T., Kriško, A., Dragović-Uzelac, V., Miloš, M., & Pifat, G. (2007). The effects of essential oils and aqueous tea infusions of oregano (Origanum vulgare L. spp. hirtum), thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) and wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum L.) on the copper-induced oxidation of human low-density lipoproteins. International journal of food sciences and nutrition, 58(2), 87-93.
Phytoestrogens including estradiol reduced blood cholesterol levels in rabbits. From: Asgary, S., Moshtaghian, J., Naderi, G., Fatahi, Z., Hosseini, M., Dashti, G., & Adibi, S. (2007). Effects of dietary red clover on blood factors and cardiovascular fatty streak formation in hypercholesterolemic rabbits. Phytotherapy Research, 21(8), 768-770.
Type 2 diabetic patients were given aloe gel with results of lower blood sugar and lower cholesterol levels. From: Huseini, H. F., Kianbakht, S., Hajiaghaee, R., & Dabaghian, F. H. (2012). Anti-hyperglycemic and anti-hypercholesterolemic effects of Aloe vera leaf gel in hyperlipidemic type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Planta medica, 78(04), 311-316.
A diet high in monounsaturated fat showed lowering serum lipid levels in 12 women with type two diabetes. From: Lerman-Garber, I., Ichazo-Cerro, S., Zamora-González, J., Cardoso-Saldaña, G., & Posadas-Romero, C. (1994). Effect of a high-monounsaturated fat diet enriched with avocado in NIDDM patients. Diabetes care, 17(4), 311-315.
The combination of aloe vera gel and a probiotic decreased cholesterol levels in rats. From: Kumar, M., Rakesh, S., Nagpal, R., Hemalatha, R., Ramakrishna, A., Sudarshan, V., … & Tiwari, A. (2013). Probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Aloe vera gel improve lipid profiles in hypercholesterolemic rats. Nutrition, 29(3), 574-579.
Phytosterols in aloe gel reduced fatty streaks in diabetic rats. From: Dana, N., Javanmard, S. H., Asgary, S., Asnaashari, H., & Abdian, N. (2012). The effect of Aloe vera leaf gel on fatty streak formation in hypercholesterolemic rabbits. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 17(5).
Lignans in flaxseed reduced hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis by lowering LDL cholesterol in rabbits. From: Prasad, K. (1999). Reduction of serum cholesterol and hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis in rabbits by secoisolariciresinol diglucoside isolated from flaxseed. Circulation, 99(10), 1355-1362.
Defatted flaxseed lowered cholesterol levels in a study with twenty-nine hyperlipidemic subjects. From: Jenkins, D. J., Kendall, C. W., Vidgen, E., Agarwal, S., Rao, A. V., Rosenberg, R. S., … & Griffin, L. C. (1999). Health aspects of partially defatted flaxseed, including effects on serum lipids, oxidative measures, and ex vivo androgen and progestin activity: a controlled crossover trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 69(3), 395-402.
A three month flaxseed supplement reduced cholesterol levels in postmenopausal women. From: Lucas, E. A., Wild, R. D., Hammond, L. J., Khalil, D. A., Juma, S., Daggy, B. P., … & Arjmandi, B. H. (2002). Flaxseed improves lipid profile without altering biomarkers of bone metabolism in postmenopausal women. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 87(4), 1527-1532.
Hyperlipidemia was reduced in fat rats via alpha linolenic acid rich flaxseed oil. From: Vijaimohan, K., Jainu, M., Sabitha, K. E., Subramaniyam, S., Anandhan, C., & Devi, C. S. (2006). Beneficial effects of alpha linolenic acid rich flaxseed oil on growth performance and hepatic cholesterol metabolism in high fat diet fed rats. Life sciences, 79(5), 448-454.
A flax and pumpkin seed mixture had a cholesterol lowering and hepatoprotective effect in rats. From: Makni, M., Fetoui, H., Gargouri, N. K., Garoui, E. M., Jaber, H., Makni, J., … & Zeghal, N. (2008). Hypolipidemic and hepatoprotective effects of flax and pumpkin seed mixture rich in ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids in hypercholesterolemic rats. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 46(12), 3714-3720.
Blood triglyceride levels in olive oil-fed mice were improved possibly related to the myricetin and gallic acid content of Myrica bark (bayberry). From: Kobayashi, K., Ihara, S., Kobata, A., Itoh, K., Kusunoki, N., & Yoshizaki, F. (2008). Inhibitory effect of Myrica bark on lipase activity in mouse plasma and gastrointestinal tract. Journal of medicinal food, 11(2), 289-293.
Elderberry spray-dried extract at a low dose exerts a minor effect on serum lipids. From: Murkovic, M., Abuja, P. M., Bergmann, A. R., & Zirngast, A. (2004). Effects of elderberry juice on fasting and postprandial serum lipids and low-density lipoprotein oxidation in healthy volunteers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. European journal of clinical nutrition, 58(2), 244.
M. vulgare significantly reduced blood glucose levels and cholesterol levels in diabetic rats. From: Elberry, A. A., Harraz, F. M., Ghareib, S. A., Gabr, S. A., Nagy, A. A., & Abdel-Sattar, E. (2015). Methanolic extract of Marrubium vulgare ameliorates hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. International Journal of Diabetes Mellitus, 3(1), 37-44.
Orange and grapefruit reduced cholesterol in rats. From: Mallick, N., & Khan, R. A. (2016). Antihyperlipidemic effects of Citrus sinensis, Citrus paradisi, and their combinations. Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 8(2), 112.
Elderberries show antiviral activity against the flu, antioxidant actions, and potential in lowering cholesterol. More research is needed. From: Vlachojannis, J. E., Cameron, M., & Chrubasik, S. (2010). A systematic review on the sambuci fructus effect and efficacy profiles. Phytotherapy Research, 24(1), 1-8.
Bahmani, M., Mirhoseini, M., Shirzad, H., Sedighi, M., Shahinfard, N., & Rafieian-Kopaei, M. (2015). A review on promising natural agents effective on hyperlipidemia. Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine, 20(3), 228-238.
Lemongrass essential oil was safe and effective in reducing cholesterol levels in rodents. From: Costa, C. A., Bidinotto, L. T., Takahira, R. K., Salvadori, D. M., Barbisan, L. F., & Costa, M. (2011). Cholesterol reduction and lack of genotoxic or toxic effects in mice after repeated 21-day oral intake of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 49(9), 2268-2272.
Lemongrass ethanol extracts reduced cholesterol levels in induced rats. From: Agbafor, K. N., & Akubugwo, E. I. (2007). Hypocholesterolaemic effect of ethanolic extract of fresh leaves of Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass). African Journal of Biotechnology, 6(5), 596-598.
This in vivo study demonstrated the hypolipidemic, antioxidant, cardiac protective effect of ingesting a German chamomile extract. From: Nargesi, S., Moayeri, A., Ghorbani, A., Seifinejad, Y., & Shirzadpour, E. (2018). The effects of Matricaria chamomilla L. hydroalcoholic extract on atherosclerotic plaques, antioxidant activity, lipid profile and inflammatory indicators in rats. Biomedical Research and Therapy, 5(10), 2752-2761.
In a review of research grapefruit and its component, naringin has shown antioxidant, lipid-lowering, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, cardiac protective, and anti-obesity effects. From: Razavi, B. M., & Hosseinzadeh, H. (2019). A Review of the Effects of Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) and Its Flavonoids, Naringin, and Naringenin in Metabolic Syndrome. In Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Diabetes (pp. 515-543). Academic Press.
In this randomized controlled clinical trial with 37 patients who had metabolic syndrome, the treatment group received 2g of ginger powder a day for 12 weeks. Cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, blood pressure, and overall energy levels were significantly improved in the treatment group. From: Rahimlou, M., Yari, Z., Rayyani, E., Keshavarz, S. A., Hosseini, S., Morshedzadeh, N., & Hekmatdoost, A. (2019). Effects of ginger supplementation on anthropometric, glycemic and metabolic parameters in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, 1-7.
In a randomized, single blind, placebo controlled study with 100 hyperlipidemic patients, taking a ginger supplement for 30 days significantly increased serum albumin levels. From: Mushtaq, S., Irshad, G., & Bilal, A. Z. (2018). Effect of Dried Ginger (Zingiber officinale) on Serum Proteins in Hyperlipidemic Patients. PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES, 12(2), 583-586.
In a thorough review of research, including in vitro, in vivo, and 10 human studies, the author concluded ginger and its constituents have a beneficial effect against obesity and metabolic syndrome disorders like diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and high blood pressure. From: Wang, J., Ke, W., Bao, R., Hu, X., & Chen, F. (2017). Beneficial effects of ginger Zingiber officinale Roscoe on obesity and metabolic syndrome: a review. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1398(1), 83-98.
Cholesterol, triglyceride, liver fat, and obesity was improved in rats given lime essential oil for eight weeks. From: Lin, L. Y., Chuang, C. H., Chen, H. C., & Yang, K. M. (2019). Lime (Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle) Essential Oils: Volatile Compounds, Antioxidant Capacity, and Hypolipidemic Effect. Foods, 8(9), 398.
Juniper berry reduced cholesterol in rats without having an anemic effect. From: Akdogan, M., Koyu, A., Ciris, M., & Yildiz, K. (2012). Anti-hypercholesterolemic activity of Juniperus communis Lynn Oil in rats: A biochemical and histopathological investigation.
Extracts of C. sativum reduced cholesterol levels in hyperlipidemic rabbits. From: Joshi, S. C., Sharma, N., & Sharma, P. (2012). Antioxidant and lipid lowering effects of Coriandrum sativum in cholesterol fed rabbits. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(3), 231-234.

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The Montana Department of Commerce announced today more than $22.6 million in federal housing tax credits will be allocated to developments in four communities in Montana to preserve or build 247 new affordable homes.
“Access to affordable homes is vital for our communities to grow and prosper. These homes will provide a safe place to live and needed stability for many Montanans in communities across the state,” Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. “Working alongside our statewide housing partners, we will continue to support the development and preservation of safe and affordable homes for Montana families and individuals.”
On Monday, the Montana Board of Housing approved tax credits for four affordable developments. Federal housing tax credits allow developers to borrow less money for construction and pass those savings along to families and individuals through lower rent. This year, developers submitted housing tax credit applications for eight distinct projects requesting more than $46.5 million to build or rehabilitate homes.
The Board has allocated the competitive federal housing tax credits to the following communities:
Billings – Tapestry Apartments will receive $6,200,000 to build 26 new homes for families and individuals.
Dillon – Bicentennial Apartments will receive $5,590,170 to rehabilitate and preserve 58 existing homes for seniors.
Great Falls – Baatz Apartments will receive $6,100,000 to build 25 new homes for families and individuals.
Kalispell – Junegrass Place will receive $4,780,000 to build 24 new homes for families and individuals. This project is also leveraging non-competitive private activity bonds to construct an additional 114 units.
“Over the last three years, the Montana Board of Housing received over $250 million in housing tax credit requests, representing nearly 50 critically needed affordable housing developments across the state,” said Bruce Posey, Board Vice Chair. “Each year, the Board invites 8 projects to submit a full application and is faced with difficult decisions since we are only able to award four or five. In reality, all of these projects are needed.”
The Montana Board of Housing also passed a resolution to move over $6.1 million in remaining federal housing tax credits to a subsequent board meeting. It is anticipated the Board will consider awards or allocations to projects not awarded credits at Monday’s meeting, or to one or more projects previously awarded credits but not yet placed in service at the November 15, 2021 meeting.
The Montana Board of Housing is part of the Montana Department of Commerce. Federal housing tax credits flow through the state agency and fund the construction or rehabilitation of about 230 homes each year. This supports the creation an estimated 520 jobs, about $23 million in local wages, and more than $2 million in new taxes and revenues for local governments.


A report issued by npower claims that, without taking into account inflation, the average bill will surge from £1,247 to £1,487 by 2020. Government green policies are singled out as the principal reason for the price hike.
The energy supplier claims that projects such as the development of wind farms and energy efficiency will add an average of £144 to consumer bills.
Energy suppliers used as scapegoats
Paul Massara, chief executive at npower expressed his dissatisfaction at recent survey findings which revealed that consumers believe energy firms make a 40% profit margin and are at fault for price increases.
Massara said that in reality “our profits are more like 5% and the main factor behind rising costs is government policy and regulation”. He called to an end to the “blame game” being played between suppliers and the government and says it has led to “confusion, mistrust and misinformation”.
He added that he was in favour of green initiatives, however, wanted consumers to be aware of their costs and that bills would rise if energy consumption was not lowered.
The report also highlighted upgrading the UK’s gas and electricity networks as a reason for price rises and estimated that the process will add £114 to bills by 2020. The installation of smart meters across the country will add a further £24. Profits will account for £71 or 5% of the bill which represents an increase of £12.
The report claims commodity costs have caused a £51 rise since 2007. In the same period, government subsidies have increased bills by £110.
Speaking on the report Greg Barker, minister for energy, said: “Global gas prices, not green policies, have been primarily pushing up energy bills. That is why it is vital we crack on with securing investment in a diverse energy mix that includes renewables and new nuclear, as well as gas.
“We must also continue to drive up the energy efficiency of the nation’s housing stock, particularly the homes of the most vulnerable households.”
He added that government initiatives were impacting bills positively and that households were today saving £65 on average due to a lower reliance on fossil fuels. He claimed that this saving would rise to £166 by 2020.
‘Price ping-pong’ adds confusion to market
Speaking on the latest chapter in the supplier vs. government price rise argument, Gillian Guy, chief executive at Citizens Advice said: “Consumers bear witness to a ‘price ping-pong’ between suppliers and the government as they argue just who is responsible for hiking up costs. This makes it difficult for customers to get to the root of price rises and understand exactly how or indeed whether they can control their bills.
“With the sun shining, paying to keep your house warm won’t be at the forefront of people’s minds at the moment. When the temperatures start to drop the high cost of energy will once again be a big worry for households. The debate about responsibility for costs, started afresh by npower today, needs to be concluded so there is transparency about the cost of energy bills.”


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If mining companies have their way, northern Wisconsin may see a massive, twenty-one mile long open pit iron mine developed within the next ten years.
The minerals in question are situated in the Penokee-Gogebic Iron Range, which runs southwest from the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan to southeast Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Location of Iron Deposit
Called “Penokee” by some and “Gogebic” by others, this scenic line of hills has a long and storied mining history. The first official record of iron in the area was included in an 1848 report by Dr. A. Randall on iron ore he found between Hurley, WI and Mellen, WI. Between 1886 and 1965, 71 million tons of iron was taken from several shaft mines, the deepest running almost a mile below Earth's surface.
The mines were all shut down by 1965, due to the advent of cheaper-to-operate open pits in Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range, Michigan's Marquette Iron Range, and competition from inexpensive foreign ores. Now the Penokee-Gogebic Range, after a nearly 40-year lull in interest, is once again on the radar screen of mining interests. Two companies, LaPointe Mining Co. of Duluth, MN and RGGS Land and Minerals, Ltd. of Houston, TX, own nearly all of the mineral rights in the range. Together they control 22,500 acres along a stretch of land from Anderson, MI to about six miles west of Mellen, with RGGS holding a 62 per cent share. A third interest, the Vilas Trust, holds about 5 per cent of the land.
Over the past year, La Pointe Mining officials, including executives John Congdon and David Meineke, have been giving presentations to local government officials in Ashland and Iron Counties. On March 4, 2006 they gave a tour of the potential mine site to government and labor officials including State Senator Dave Zien (R-Dist. 23), State Senator Dale Shultz (R-Dist. 17), and Montreal, WI. mayor Robert Morzenti.
The mining companies would like to develop an entire steelmaking industry to go with the mine, said Meineke. This would include the building of a taconite plant and small steel mill. Congdon and Meineke have stated that the mine could be in production for 50 to 100 years and create hundreds of jobs.
Additional infrastructure such as roads, railroads and a power plant would need to be included in the plan. The companies are currently searching for an investor to put up the estimated $1 billion in initial costs, according to Ray Lahti, an independent consultant who presented information on the mine in Ashland, WI to the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute.
Filing for a permit to mine with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources would not take place for at least 3 to 5 years, according to Congdon.
The reason a large-scale open pit mine has never been attempted in the area has to do with the features of the iron deposit. The deposit lies at a 70 degree angle and is buried an average of 350 feet from the surface. The ore is only about 20 per cent iron, but is magnetite, which can be crushed and extracted with high-powered magnets. According to presentations by mining company officials, the mine would stretch in segments over 21 miles, descend 600 to 900 feet and be about 1200 feet wide. The Bad River, which passes across the ore body in Mellen, would be spared by a 1000 foot buffer on each side of the river. Overall, some 1.1 to 2 billion tons of iron would be removed from the mines. This volume represents 10 to 20 per cent of the known iron ore deposits in the United States, said Congdon and Meineke.
Taconite Outcrop Along Hwy.13, South of Mellen, WI Photo Anna Hochhalter
The Penokee-Gogebic Range has recently been identified by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as having a high potential for undiscovered copper and nickel deposits. If iron mining were to occur, copper could be produced as a by-product, and pose risks inherent to all metallic sulfide ore mining.
Mining in the Penokee-Gogebic Range could pose a significant threat to the environment on which surrounding communities depend for their sustenance. Aside from large-scale aesthetic impacts to the landscape, currently-intact forests would become highly fragmented, while increased runoff and potential heavy metal or acid contamination from tailings piles could dramatically alter the health of river systems. Heavy machinery and industry would produce hydrocarbon emissions and ore dust that contribute to deteriorating air quality and global climate change.
The area is at the headwaters of the Bad River, the largest Wisconsin watershed draining into Lake Superior. The Bad River is home to 72 species of rare and endangered plants and animals, according to the Nature Conservancy.
Most significantly, changing water levels and pollutants entering the river could impact Wild Rice beds growing at the river’s mouth. Mahnoomin is important to the economy and life ways of the Bad River Band of Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people. In addition, the tourism-based economies of lakeside communities such as Bayfield, Washburn, and Ashland could be negatively impacted, as contaminants from mining could easily reach Lake Superior.
Mining executives have said that they are sensitive to environmental concerns, and point to new technologies that they say pollute less. “[W]hat we're proposing is not Gary, Indiana,” said Meineke. But some residents worry that the image of the area as a North Wood’s paradise could be forever marred by large open-pit mines.
Even with the best technology, environmental consequences might outweigh the short-term economic benefits of such a mine.
Written by Brian Clements & Carl Sack, March 2008

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As the second phase of lockdown nears the end, the union government is in a bind as to the future. The government is unenviably caught between the desperate need to flatten the Covid-19 curve and to revive the economy. It is a tough situation to be in. In fact, the urgency to reopen the economy is becoming greater by the day across the world. But in a country like India where a significant population ekes out a hand to mouth existence, it is impossible to continue with an indefinite lockdown. More so, when the government is in no position to extend a monetary help to the poor and needy beyond a point. So, the union government faces a difficult choice. And it has to make this choice in a few days from.now.
Initial pointers from the prime minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with chief ministers on Monday have underlined that the states with a growing number of Covid-19 cases are likely to see a stricter lockdown post May 3 than those with Green Zones. However, “the mode of restrictions and modalities of exit” from the lockdown in Green Zones would be announced before the second phase of the lockdown ends
As of Monday, India’s number of Covid-19 positive cases has passed 27000. The number has been doubled in around eight days, an average that gives some hope that, if all goes well, the country may be able to get a handle on the runaway infection in near to medium term. But this is what makes easing the lockdown a fraught proposition. Once the markets open and people start gathering again things could go back to square one. So, it won’t be an easy decision to lift the lockdown. The government will have no option but go for a gradual easing.
Also, any decision to reopen the economy will require the government to ramp up testing and tracing protocols to avoid the proliferation of new Covid-19 clusters. The week ahead will thus be busy. Government will have to expand testing and also ensure there are no fresh outbreaks in major urban centres. More so the 13 such centres comprising Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Indore, Pune, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Thane, Surat, Chennai, Bhopal, Agra, and Jodhpur — which account for more than half the cases in the country.
However, the upcoming week will be crucial in terms of the trajectory of pandemic in the country in the country. A diminishing number of cases will make it easier to plan an exit strategy. And in any case, the government can’t ignore the growing urgency to reopen the economy. And to start with the best strategy would be to considerably ease the lockdown from the least affected areas of the country.
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Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Dorothy Koomson and Liane Moriarty, this is an uplifting and heartfelt novel from the author of The Memory Book, which was featured in the Richard & Judy book club 2014. Sometimes you have to have the courage to start over. Rose Pritchard has fled her home and her abusive husband with little more than the clothes on her back - and her most precious possession, her seven year old daughter Maddie. But Rose does have one other thing left - a glimmer of hope that she can build a better life for herself and her daughter, whatever it takes.
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'The Runaway Wife is a compelling story of second chances and the restorative power of love. Heartbreaking yet completely uplifting, Rowan Coleman beautifully portrays a mother's desperate hope against unimaginable odds. It will reaffirm your faith in life and stay with you long after the story ends' -- Miranda Dickinson
'I love the way the story builds and you learn Rose's back story at the same time as her future story. It's a very human book, full of emotion, and you really feel everything that Rose is going through. Maddie's character is especially well-written, and she feels very real in her childlike reaction to what is going on around her. Uplifting and inspirational, it's a story full of sadness, fear and new beginnings. But what this book is ultimately about is the importance of hope. And I certainly hope this is a big seller. Order your copy now (along with a pack of tissues!).' Fabulousmag.co.uk
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Publication date: 12/03/2015
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Rowan Coleman lives with her husband and five children in a very full house in Hertfordshire. She juggles writing novels with raising her family which includes a very lively set of toddler twins whose main hobby is going in opposite directions. When she gets the chance, Rowan enjoys sleeping, sitting and loves watching films; she is also attempting to learn how to bake. Rowan would like to live every day as if she were starring in a musical, although her daughter no longer allows her to sing in public. Despite being dyslexic, Rowan loves writing, and The Memory Book is ...More About Rowan Coleman


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Correlation of the dose-response relationships for epidermal colony-forming units, skin reactions, and healing, in the X-irradiated mouse tail.
AuthorsHendry, Jolyon H
AffiliationDepartment of Radiobiology, Paterson Laboratories, Christie Hospital and Holt Radium Institute, Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester M20 9BX, UK
MetadataShow full item record
AbstractThe sensitivity of epidermal colony-forming units (CFU) in the mouse tail has been compared with the sensitivity of target units responsible for healing the epidermis (EHU). The value of D0 for epidermal CFU was 3.45 +/- 0.36 Gy, much higher than most earlier reports for CFU in dorsal epidermis. The reason for the high D0 is unknown, but it is considered unlikely to be due to marked hypoxia. The value of D0 for EHU was 2.78 +/- 0.51 Gy, which was deduced from the steepness of the dose-incidence curve for the healing of tails. A comparison of the two values of D0 indicates that the inactivation rate of CFU can account for the steepness of the dose-response curve for survival of the tissue. The dose which allowed 50% of tails to heal well corresponded to 3-4 colonies per cm2 of epidermis, to a median peak skin reaction of about 2 (moist desquamation) on an arbitrary scoring scale, and to a slightly lower median skin reaction of 1.7 when the reaction scores were averaged over the period 3 to 6 weeks after irradiation.
CitationCorrelation of the dose-response relationships for epidermal colony-forming units, skin reactions, and healing, in the X-irradiated mouse tail. 1984, 57 (682):909-18 Br J Radiol
JournalThe British Journal of Radiology
- The radiosensitivity of microcolony- and macrocolony-forming cells in mouse tail epidermis.
- Authors: Chen FD, Hendry JH
- Issue date: 1986 Apr
- Analysis of the steepness of the dose-incidence curve for necrosis in mouse tails after a multifraction x-ray schedule.
- Authors: Hendry JH
- Issue date: 1980 Mar
- Determination of colony numbers in pig epidermis as an estimate for radiosensitivity. A rapid assay based on in vitro BrdU-labelling.
- Authors: van den Aardweg GJ, Mooi WJ
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- The gastrointestinal syndrome and mucosal clonogenic cells: relationships between target cell sensitivities, LD50 and cell survival, and their modification by antibiotics.
- Authors: Hendry JH, Potten CS, Roberts NP
- Issue date: 1983 Oct
- The usefulness of basic fibroblast growth factor for radiation-exposed tissue.
- Authors: Kinoshita N, Tsuda M, Hamuy R, Nakashima M, Nakamura-Kurashige T, Matsuu-Matsuyama M, Hirano A, Akita S
- Issue date: 2012 Jan-Feb


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Techniques to “successively” process received signals at a receiver unit in a MIMO system to recover transmitted data, and to “adaptively” process data at a transmitter unit based on channel state information available for the MIMO channel. A successive cancellation receiver processing technique is used to process the received signals and performs a number of iterations to provide decoded data streams. For each iteration, input (e.g., received) signals for the iteration are processed to provide one or more symbol streams. One ...
1. A method for processing data at a receiver unit in a multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communication system, comprising:processing a plurality of input signals having included therein one or more symbol streams corresponding to one or more data streams to provide a decoded data stream for one of the one or more symbol streams;deriving a plurality of modified signals based on the input signals and having components due to the decoded data stream approximately removed;performing the processing and selectively performing the deriving for each of one ...


AJ Grey grew up in the era of 90’s grunge. She vividly recalls listening to bands like Greenday, Alice in Chains and Nirvana while sitting in the back of her older sister’s green, Honda Civic in Wilmington, NC.
“Immediately, I’m transported,” explains Grey.
Now as a 30-something adult living in Savannah, Grey uses her dynamic and powerful vocals to not just transport her audience to the age of grunge—which Grey contends is alive and well—but to transcend the local, music scene as the frontwoman of the newly formed, all female rock band, The Maxines.
The Maxines, made up of Grey on vocals, Veronica Garcia-Melendez (also of Bero Bero) on bass, and twins Maddie and Coco Oke on drums and guitar, is quickly making their mark with their sound that is what you may not expect from a quintette of women.
“We like to play on masculine and feminine sound,” Grey explains. “We don’t want to sound too feminine. We want to have strength in our sound with strong guitar riffs and lyrics that can lead into what’s going on in the world today.”
On the heels of a show at El Rocko Lounge downtown, The Maxines are still figuring out what they want their “sound” precisely to be, but so far, with two original songs and a plethora of 90’s covers in their back pockets, they are falling somewhere between a unique mix of grunge, metal and psych/experimental rock.
While their sound is intentionally eclectic, Grey has also dedicated a lot of time to her on-stage persona.
“Being a frontwoman of a band that doesn’t play an instrument in very tricky because I don’t have a prop to use,” explains Grey.
“I have a microphone, but I don’t have a guitar. I have to show up even more and have a presence about me that makes people lock into me.”
In the outset of The Maxines, Grey did a lot of research of bands that are fronted by vocalists who don’t play an instrument like Garbage, the Cranberries and Gwen Stefani. This developed an intention towards showmanship that focuses strongly on how she stands, her outfit and having an overall presence on stage.
“I’m someone who likes to put on a show,” said Grey. “I won’t just stand in front of a microphone and sing. I’ll walk off stage and into the crowd.”
A move that truly demonstrates Grey’s desire to connect with her audience. She uses this same aggression in her writing. While the Maxines have so far collectively written their own music, Grey has proven to be the stand-out lyricist as heard in songs “Skin Tight” and “Slumber.”
In “Skin Tight”, Grey explains how the lyrics speak to multiple groups of people in the world.
“It has to do with forced conformity and having someone else tell you who to be,” said Grey. “I want for anyone to listen to that song and relate to the lyrics.”
In “Slumber,” Grey touches on the relatability of crushing on someone so hard, that when you finally get them to yourself, you can just sleep well at night. While drawn from personal experience, it’s a sentiment many can connect to.
According to Grey, The Maxines are currently preparing to record “Skin Tight” soon and are also continuing to write their own, original music.
You can catch The Maxines at their next show on Sunday, March 6 at the Sentient Bean. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. They’ll be sharing the stage with Klept and touring band, Aslylum 213. They’ll also be returning to El Rocko on May 7 with the Colorado-based band returning to Savannah, Beneath Trees.
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Design will be around the theme 'Old Man Strength'.
This audience for the shirt is a man 40 - 55 years old.
For illustration of the man in the design it should be a little difficult to tell his nationality or race.
Should be a very masculine shirt design.
- Must use the text 'Old Man Strength'.
- have the words 'old man strength' going down the back of the shirt and have an older man showing his BIG strong hands (put details in the hands, showing strong hands) crushing the words 'old man strength'. So the words are kind of crumbling. The mans face would also be in the design but in the background. So the hands and the words will be in the front of the deign. Lots of detail.
-main design on back of shirt. Custom detailed illustration of older looking man, strong man but not extremely big like a bodybuilder. Use a lot of detail in the illustration so he looks older around 45 years old. But as stated above the man's face will not be the focus.
-small design on front top left corner or small design across the chest of the shirt.
- I prefer you not to use images of fitness equipment but it is not a deal breaker.
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Clip art of big bodybuilders with big muscles. Prefer custom illustration.
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