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Date: October 5, 2006
New Study Reaffirms Possible Brain Benefits from Curcumin (Turmeric) Curcumin (Turmeric), found extensively in curries, could boost the body's ability to clear the build up of plaques in the brain that are linked to Alzheimer's disease, suggest results from a small laboratory study from the US. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and currently affects over 13 million people worldwide. The direct and indirect cost of Alzheimer's disease care is over $100 billion dollars. "Curcumin improved ingestion of amyloid beta by immune cells in 50% of patients with the disease. These initial findings demonstrate that curcumin may help boost the immune system in Alzheimer's disease patients," said Dr. Milan Fiala from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Best Wishes for Ultimate Health and Majestic Dreams !!!!
Steve Wallach "Helping YOU Live Younger Longer!"
This Week's Conference Call Conference Calls ScheduleLast week's Conference Call featured Diamond leader and professional motocross competitor, David Demangos. On the call, David spoke about he and his wife, Gina's personal successes in business-building as well their approaches for encouraging and motivating their downline! David emphasized a very important first step in their road to success: commitment. David said that once he truly committed to building his business and had that distinct goal to work towards, he put forth the time and effort and his business steadily began to expand. To help with goal setting and motivation, David relies on the experts in both the network marketing arena and the general business world. He reads books, listens to CDs and attends workshops, such as those hosted by Jeffrey Combs, which focus on training and personal development for entrepreneurs. Having fostered their business, Gina and David worked on a solid plan to help their downline build and expand their business as well. David and Gina established a replicatable business plan and achieved success by staying positive, remaining focused and committing themselves to their business, motivating their downline to do the same. Tonight's call will feature Dr. Sensenig who will discuss the intricacies of good health practices for your children during the cold and flu season. Howard Bickle will join the call to share his thoughts on the connection between selenium, its benefits and the supportive correlation with the prostate. Be sure to join us this and every Thursday evening at 5:00 PM Pacific, followed by The Leadership Training Call with Sandy Elsberg at 6:00 PM Pacific. Dial (303) 664-6005, ID number 801-6610. Help reduce background noise, please remember: *6 to mute, *7 to un-mute. Presentations . . . ."Practice Makes Perfect" There's a reason our mothers always told us "practice makes perfect." Sometimes we'd rather not hear it, because it takes both time and effort. However, the impact a little practice can have on the quality, delivery and overall sense of professionalism cannot be underestimated. Without a doubt, the more time you put into rehearsing your presentation, the better it'll be.Here are some ideas: Use a Tape Recorder During your practice sessions, use a tape recorder to get a good idea of how you deliver your message. Listen closely to your voice. Are you speaking too quickly? What tone are you using? Are you stumbling over your words? Do you often say "Um" between thoughts? Are you really getting your message across? Ask yourself, "Would I want to listen to this person? Would I find this delivery style interesting?" Ask a Friend or Colleague to Evaluate Your Presentation Have a friend or colleague watch your presentation in its entirety and provide feedback. Ask him to focus on clarity of the message, presentation style and effectiveness of your visual aids. Also ask him to jot down comments on paper as he watches your presentation. After you're finished, together you can review and discuss each point. Practice in Front of a Mirror When you practice in front of a mirror, you'll be able to evaluate your every move. If you find yourself using the same gestures repeatedly, ask yourself, "What does this movement communicate?" If the answer is nervousness, that's a gesture you should get rid of! Try holding two heavy books as you practice your presentation in front of the mirror. If you gesture with the books, it's likely a movement with meaning... so you should keep it. When you give your actual presentation and you feel the urge to gesture nervously, try to visualize yourself with the books in your hands. When You Practice, Use Your Visual Aids or Multimedia at Least Once Using multimedia equipment can really impress an audience - if it's used correctly. Before your presentation, be certain you're comfortable with the equipment or technology you'll be using during your presentation. A few hours before your presentation, go to the room in which you'll be presenting and ensure that all is working well. Videotape Your Actual Presentation and Evaluate it After Videotaping your presentation is truly the tell-all and can really help you identify and improve upon your presentation skills. What types of gestures are you using during your presentation? Are you making eye contact with audience members? Are you smiling? Is your information being communicated effectively and clearly? What did your visuals look like? What was the audience's reaction to your jokes or anecdotes? Many of us dislike watching ourselves on video, but doing this can be a useful tool to learn about your personal presenting style and how to improve upon it.
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New Study Reaffirms Possible Brain Benefits from Curcumin