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There are plenty of adverts and websites that promise to share secrets on how to suppress appetite, or which foods will keep hunger at bay. Protein drinks are frequently sold with the promise of meeting these expectations.

Foods are often developed with the aim of increasing satiety or satiation, but what exactly is meant by these terms? Appetite is our desire to eat. And while hunger is a cue from our body, appetite is a cue from our brain. Satiety and satiation are often used interchangeably in relation to appetite but actually have different meanings.

Satiation is the process that leads us to stop eating, whereas satiety is the feeling of fullness that persists after eating. The latter has thepotential tosuppressfurther energy intake until hunger returns. In simple terms, what makes us put down our knife and fork is satiation, and what keeps us from starting our next snack or meal is satiety.

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Despite sophisticated mechanisms in the body to control food intake, people often still eat when they feel satiated or resist eating when hungry. There are many other factors that influence eating behaviour as well as the bodys satiety signals, such as portion size, tastiness and emotional state.

Worldwide data reveals that around 42 per centof adults have tried to lose weight. In terms of New Years resolutions, 44 per centof Britons set weight loss as their goal for 2020. This inevitably opens the floodgates for fad dieting and the marketing of appetite-suppressing products.

Currently, there is limited evidence to support the effect of satiating foods in obtaining a healthy body weight. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) does not consider a reduction in appetite to be a beneficial physiological effect in maintaining healthy weight and no health claims can be made or placed on food products with regards to appetite.

But many food and supplement brands still appear to advertise these benefits, regardless of health claim regulations particularly outside the EU. A prime example is the Flat Tummy Cos appetite-suppressing lollipops which claim to contain Satiereal, a clinically proven safe active ingredient extracted from natural plants.

The product is marketed to maximise satiety but in terms of evidence, there is no robust science to support these claims. This is because there is insufficient evidence characterising appetite and weight, with most studies focusing on one or two days effects. But other claims can be made on foods such as high in fibre or high in protein. These credentials are recognised by consumers as contributing to satiety and can be used without the need for an appetite health claim.

The combination of flexible and vegetarian. This diet is all about adding things to your diet, not taking them away. By adding more tofu, beans, fruits, veggies, eggs, whole grains and seeds to your diet you should feel full on fewer calories.

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Ranked at number one, the DASH diet was developed to prevent and lower high blood pressure by reducing salt intake.

Flickr / Dubravko Sori

Created to cut high cholesterol and endorsed by the American Heart Association.

Focuses on everything you were told to eat as a child: whole grains, fruit and vegetables.

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Eat as the Mediterranean people do: A diet low in red meat, sugar and saturated fats but high in produce and nuts. And lots of olives.

Flickr / Meal Makeover Moms

Works with a points system where healthy foods have fewer points. Group meetings offer emotional support and encouragement, meaning it has been a successful program since 1963.

Flickr / Mike Mozart

Works on the idea that people eat roughly the same amount every day, regardless of the calories. So this diet is all about the approach to eating rather than a structured diet. It divides food into four groups depending on their energy density. For example, more veggies on top of pasta instead of cheese.

Flickr / Jennifer

For encouragement, on this diet you get a meal plan and a counselling session every week with a consultant. You get three meals a day, including French toast, but unfortunately you cant really go out for meals.

Flickr / Dennis Wilkinson

Eat regular meals with whole grains, fruit, vegetables and lean protein, get more exercise and keep a food journal. Fairly simple.

Flickr / Pete Thomas

Developed by Dean Ornish in his 2007 book The Spectrum. He categorizes food in to five groups from most (1) to least (5) healthy. He pinpoints emotional support as a powerful tool for weight loss.

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The combination of flexible and vegetarian. This diet is all about adding things to your diet, not taking them away. By adding more tofu, beans, fruits, veggies, eggs, whole grains and seeds to your diet you should feel full on fewer calories.

Flickr / Brian

Ranked at number one, the DASH diet was developed to prevent and lower high blood pressure by reducing salt intake.

Flickr / Dubravko Sori

Created to cut high cholesterol and endorsed by the American Heart Association.

Focuses on everything you were told to eat as a child: whole grains, fruit and vegetables.

Flickr / Rochelle

Eat as the Mediterranean people do: A diet low in red meat, sugar and saturated fats but high in produce and nuts. And lots of olives.

Flickr / Meal Makeover Moms

Works with a points system where healthy foods have fewer points. Group meetings offer emotional support and encouragement, meaning it has been a successful program since 1963.

Flickr / Mike Mozart

Works on the idea that people eat roughly the same amount every day, regardless of the calories. So this diet is all about the approach to eating rather than a structured diet. It divides food into four groups depending on their energy density. For example, more veggies on top of pasta instead of cheese.

Flickr / Jennifer

For encouragement, on this diet you get a meal plan and a counselling session every week with a consultant. You get three meals a day, including French toast, but unfortunately you cant really go out for meals.

Flickr / Dennis Wilkinson

Eat regular meals with whole grains, fruit, vegetables and lean protein, get more exercise and keep a food journal. Fairly simple.

Flickr / Pete Thomas

Developed by Dean Ornish in his 2007 book The Spectrum. He categorizes food in to five groups from most (1) to least (5) healthy. He pinpoints emotional support as a powerful tool for weight loss.

Flickr / kris krg

Research from consumer surveys suggest that foods with enhanced satiety are bought not just for weight control but for managing hunger. One of the main reasons people stop dieting is because of hunger or being deprived of their favourite foods. Foods that suppress hunger may not cause people to lose weight but may help them adhere to their diet, which consequently will help them with weight loss.

A lot of focus goes into decreasing appetite, but appetite research is not only concerned with reducing food intake and making people feel fuller. In fact, often the opposite is true. For instance, many older people report having diminished appetite for a variety of reasons.

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These may include physical factors such as slower emptying of food from the stomach, and social factors such as bereavement, depression or isolation. Reduced physical function (which can make food preparation difficult), sight, smell and taste impairments, medication and dental problems can all influence appetite.

The elderly usually eat less than younger people. They experience fewer hunger pangs and satiation at meals is faster. Together these factors can result in a reduction in appetite and a reduced desire to buy and prepare food, which affects their nutritional health. In this group, foods that promote appetite and encourage increased food intake are required to prevent malnutrition.

Another challenge for older people is that the type of foods they require need to be good sources of protein. While it isconsidered to be the most satiating nutrient, proteincan increase mouth drying and, if it is meat-based, may require longer chewing. Much is still unknown about appetite responses in older people, and more research is needed to explore how appetite can be increased in this population.

At present, there is convincing evidence for the short-term satiating effects of some foods and nutrients, but much less evidence on the longer-term impact of these foods on weight control. More studies specifically designed to demonstrate a causal link, if any, between appetite and weight control are needed.

Research which focuses on helping those who have reduced appetite is also crucial, given our growing ageing population and risks associated with malnutrition.

Suzanne Zaremba is a lecturer in nutrition at theCentre for Public Health Nutrition Research at the University of Dundee. Miriam Clegg is a lecturer in nutritional sciences at the University of Reading. This article first appeared on The Conversation

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Lockdown tips: Try to wake up and sleep at the same time to regulate sleep cycle

Lockdown in India has been extended till May 3. The announcement comes on the day which was supposed to be the last day of the initial lockdown which began on March 25. This means that one needs to continue with following healthy eating habits ad exercising regularly. This is a good time to re-establish your connection with home-grown wisdom, says nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar on Instagram. In one of her recent posts, she shares meal options, workout tips and healthy habits that can make your time more productive.

Start your day with a banana, some soaked raisins, or soaked almonds. Bananas can help you with constipation, while soaked raisins can reduce PMS and thyroid symptoms, and almonds can be beneficial for diabetics and heart disease patients. "A healthy start sets the tone for the day. It puts you in the tone to balance chores and work from home," says Diwekar.

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Healthy homemade breakfast options include poha, idli, upma, dosa, parantha, egg and pav, etc. You can also have deep fried vada or puri once a week. Mangoes are now in season. Have a refreshing glass of mango shake. "Healthy homemade breakfasts can keep your blood sugars and mood steady throughout the day," she adds.

Homemade poha makes for a healthy breakfast optionPhoto Credit: iStock

On this time of the day, you can have nimbu, kokum or amla sherbet. Or, you can opt for eating one fresh and seasonal fruit. Keeping yourself well-hydrated is important to prevent sugar cravings after lunch. Vitamin C rich fruits or sherbets can help with assimilation of iron and keep your haemoglobin levels high.

Dal rice, or roti sabzi with chutney are healthy lunch options. Having a chutney or pickle helps if you have deficiency of micronutrients like Vitamin B12 or Vitamin D.

In case you are experiencing bloating, gassy or hot flushes, you can have a banana and a roti, or make a shikran poli (which is made with banana, sugar, milk and chapatti).

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Dry coconut and jaggery/cashews and jaggery/ dry snacks like matthri, shakkarpara, murmura, chivda, chakli, etc. All these foods are mood enhancers which are rich in essential fats and minerals. Eating them can also reduce the number of times you feel the need of having tea or coffee.

This is the right time to shift your lifestyle towards having early dinners. Khichdi, dal rice, rice and legumes, egg or paneer make good options. These foods are easy to digest, cook and clean, says Diwekar. Legumes and rice are a good combination of essential and non-essential amino acids and fibre. They are also beneficial for your gut health.

Have early dinners for weight loss and good healthPhoto Credit: iStock

To sleep better and give a boost to your immunity, have a cup of turmeric milk at bedtime. If you are suffering from insomnia, add a pinch of nutmeg. It can also help if you have weak digestion. Add dried ginger powder to it if you have weak bones, joints and low strength. For better skin and hair, add 1-2 strands of kesar.

Also read:Coronavirus Prevention Tips: How To Clean Your Groceries During The Coronavirus Outbreak? Our Experts Tell

(Rujuta Diwekar is a nutritionist based in Mumbai)

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Lockdown Extended: Diet And Workout Tips To Maintain Your Fitness And Avoid Gaining Weight - NDTV News

With everything going on, its important to stay healthy. It can feel like a lot of things are out of our hands, but food remains something which we can still in some capacity control. We have known for a while now that the food we eat impacts our mood. However, recent studies have found food to have an even larger impact on our functionality than just temperament.

The documentary "The Magic Pill" followed the lives of several people as they underwent a real-life experiment with their diet. The aim simply was to eat non-processed, whole foods for ten weeks straight. The technical term they threw out occasionally was Keto. But it has been endearingly nicknamed the Caveman Diet, and Id prefer to use that term for its unhampered realism. The hypothesis of this experiment which still has yet to be proven states that saturated fats cause heart disease. The people involved in this experiment had a plethora of physical and mental ailments, ranging from diabetes to autism to cancer. Each person experienced a form of stabilization or partial remission. One patient with early onset dementia lost 40 pounds by the end of the first five weeks, and stopped taking her pain meds, explaining that her intense migraines had entirely dissipated. Another patient with non-verbal autism was able to feed himself after only the first five days, and later improved even more in his independence and self-care skills. He was also able to articulate in full sentences his fears and joys. A cancer patient with aggressive, metastatic breast cancer diminished the size of her tumor without chemotherapy or radiotherapy. She simply followed the ketogenic diet, but with her own little spin. She aimed to eat 80% healthy fats, 10-14% protein, and no more than 12g of carbs per day. This kind of eating alone prodded her toward partial remission.

It seemed to indicate that there might be something wrong with the food pyramid, and that it should be flipped. At the very top should be grains and cereals, and at the bottom should be fats and oils. Even though the food pyramid has since been replaced by the plate, this newer version still seems to be lacking. It is ambiguous in its proportions, seeming to have equal parts of fruits, grains, vegetables, protein and dairy. The plate seems to be a bit careless, even more so than the food pyramid, which at least indicates portions (even if they arent proper). Its true that all of this, at the end of the day, is largely speculation. The documentary found a lot of evidence that clean eating can improve and stabilize a variety of adverse conditions. Nothing has been proven, but it might be worth a shot while were all trapped at home to try eating clean foods: unsaturated, unprocessed foods. With everything going on, anything can help. And if diet can help with anxiety, stress and other physical ailments, why not give it a try? The Caveman way certainly wont be easy, especially for lovers of junk food, but the effect it can have will definitely taste just as sweet.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by individual writers in the opinion section do not reflect the views and opinions of The Daily Campus or other staff members. Only articles labeled Editorial are the official opinions of The Daily Campus.

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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, describes the force of blood pushing against your artery walls. This force naturally fluctuates throughout the day, but if you have high blood pressure the force is moving at a destructive pace. There are no obvious signs that this process is happening, which is why high blood pressure is commonly referred to as "the silent killer".

The high pressure pushing against your artery walls causes them to become narrow and harden.

This restricts the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart, hiking your risk of having a heart attack.

It is therefore imperative that you keep the condition in check.

Fortunately, there are hard and fast ways to reduce your blood pressure.

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Diet is one of the most reliable ways and evidence singles out specific items for their blood pressure-lowering benefits.

One such item is garlic, a staple ingredient which has been shown to lower blood pressure.

One review highlighted a study of 87 people with high blood pressure that found a diastolic reduction of 6mm Hg and a systolic reduction of 12mm Hg in those who consumed garlic, compared to people without any treatment,

Diastolic and systolic are the two numbers used to measure blood pressure.

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Systolic blood pressure (the first number) indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats.

Diastolic blood pressure (the second number) indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls while the heart is resting between beats.

According to Blood Pressure UK, a reduction in systolic blood pressure is particularly important because it gives the best indicator of your risk of having a stroke or heart attack.

According to another study, a time-released (administered in small amounts over time) garlic extract preparation may have a greater effect on blood pressure than regular garlic powder tablets.

Some research suggests that garlic increases the bodys production of nitric oxide, which helps the smooth muscles to relax and the blood vessels to dilate.

These changes have been shown to reduce hypertension.

One of the most effective ways to lower your blood pressure is to drastically cut back on your salt intake.

This is because the more salt you eat, the higher your blood pressure.

According to the NHS, you should aim to eat less than 6g (0.2oz) of salt a day, which is about a teaspoonful.

"Eating a low-fat diet that includes lots of fibre, such as wholegrain rice, bread and pasta, and plenty of fruit and vegetables also helps lower blood pressure," explains the health site.

The health body says aim for five portions of fruit and vegetables every day.

"Adults should do at least 150 minutes (two hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as cycling or fast walking, every week," it adds.

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Taking walks. Many walks.

Sticking to routines.

Makingfunny videos.

We put the question to local creators: How are you staying sane right now, between thecoronavirus pandemic and the safer-at-home restrictions?

While some may have questioned the premise of our questions, these good sports shared their mindsets and strategies for taking this unprecedented crisis one day at a time.

With The Diplomat on Brady St. temporarily closed during the pandemic, chef-owner Dane Baldwin is making breakfast every morning for his daughters.Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"For me, I'm very fortunate that I'm with my family," said Baldwin, chef and owner of The Diplomat, 815 E. Brady St. He has two daughtersEstelle, 10, and Eloise, 6with his wife, Anna. The chef temporarily shut his restaurant when the first state order, on March 17,barred dine-in service but allowed takeout.

He's relishing extra time with his daughters, including sharing schooling duties and taking the girls' cooking requests. ("Its almost like a challenge: 'Hey, dad, can you make pancakes tomorrow?' 'Yeah.' 'French toast?' 'Sure.' ")

Estelle is interested in basketball, Baldwin said. "We've watched a couple of games from my era," around the 2000-'01 season, "and a couple from her era. We both think our eras stand up to each other. She has a definite advantage, though."

And, he said, "I also have doubled as a jungle gym for my youngest daughter, Eloise. She flips around the house so effortlessly; it's really impressive."

Carol Deptolla

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Will RoseRick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Milwaukee musician he's the drummer for Abby Jeanne andalso makes his own music celebrated an important milestone in the middle of this pandemic: three years of sobriety.

Dealing with addiction and mental health has led Rose through introspection to achieve balance, and that's been especially beneficial during such an uncertain time.

"What's been huge for me with my sobriety has been adapting to healthier lifestyle practices and going to the gym," Rose said. "That's not something I (can)do at this point, but I make a point to still exercise every day or every other day, and still eat as well as I can."

And since Rose lives alone in a studio apartment, he's making sure to connect with friends and loved ones throughFaceTime, and finding some moments for meditation and to make music.

"I see myself getting sucked into the 24-hour news cycle more than I ever have before," he said. "I'm trying to maintain mindfulness and take the time to unplug from technology and media and social media."

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Samantha RodriguezSubmitted photo

Rodriguez, the Milwaukee Symphony's acting assistant principal violist,said endless news about coronavirus has made it hard for her to focus on playing music, so she hasthrownherself into her hobbies.

In addition to cooking and baking, that means spending as much time outside as she can safely get.

"I find myself in nature a lot, so Ive been going on a lot of hikes, a lot of walks, visiting a lot of parks by myself, walking around or sitting in the grass and reflecting on everything thats around me vs. what is happening in the world right now," she said.

She's in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. During the MSO's performing hiatus, Rodriguez is living with him in Iowa, experimenting with recipes and working on his house together.

While Rodriguez has been practicing less than usual, she is listening to plenty of music, including videos made by her MSO colleagues and other orchestras.

Her boyfriend is not a musician. So they've started a thing where she shows him a new composer each day. They listen to several pieces together and she talks about the composer and the historical context of the music. Britten, Sibelius, Prokofiev and Debussy have each gotten their turn.

Acknowledging her own difficulties in finding equilibrium, she encourages people to be positive. "Realize there is more beauty than what is happening in the news every day," she said.

Jim Higgins

Comedian Charlie Berens is cleaning out his tackle box.Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Manitowoc Minute comedian has just the kind of somber, serious response you'd expect from him:

"I've been reorganizing junk drawers, cleaning out my tackle box and playing a lot of cribbage against my Prince Fielder bobble head," Berens wrote in an email message.

"UnfortunatelyPrince lost both his arms in a tragic accident (fell off the shelf in 2017) so I have to help him out a bit, but we're getting through it together."

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Jennifer Bolger BrecedaMilwaukee Riverkeeper

Bolger Breceda, who lives in Shorewood with her husband, 9-year-old son and their two dogs, said its been hard to navigate both herand her husband working from home while she also helps with homeschooling their son.

Bolger Breceda is the executive director of Milwaukee Riverkeeper, a nonprofit that works to protect, improve and advocate for the Milwaukee, Menomoneeand Kinnickinnic river watersheds.

To get some exercise and fresh air, she said, her family tries to take two long walks every day one in the morning and one in the evening.

It seems like everybody is kind of half-working 12-hour days, because youre always on a screen, even when socializing, she said. Getting outside feels like the most important thing, at least for my sanity, at this point.

She said they vary their walking route, sometimes meandering through their neighborhood or heading to local parks including Atwater, Hubbard and Lake Park.

Those are probably keeping me the most sane at this point just being able to get out and get a little movement and exercise and breathe, get some space, fresh air in the sunshine, she said.

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"TikTok! I try to get my employees to stay lighthearted about this," said Phongsavat, co-owner of Mekong Caf, 5930 W. North Ave.

It's a heavy time, and she wanted something light tomake her staff and customers smile. So, afterone busy night of curbside carryout and delivery,she and the rest of the caf team (the ones who weren't camera-shy) made a short video on the mobile platformthat involvedsome dance moves and hand sanitizer, everybody's anti-coronavirus companion lately. Thenshe shared it on Facebook and Instagram.

"Some customers thank us for making their day or putting a smile on their face," Phongsavat said.

Then sheadded, "Its been really tough, though, its really hard." Some employees are scared togo to work, she said, but "they can take time off, if thats what they choose to do."

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Annie and Lucy Fladten play in their yard. Their mom and dad are juggling working at home with serving as their daughters' teachers.Submitted photo

Fladten, Discovery World's public relations manager,said he and his wife have had quite the learning curve figuring out how to be full-time employees and full-time educators at the same time. They spendmornings tag-teaming "Dad-and-Mom school" for their two elementary school-age daughtersAnnie and Lucy.

They stay sane in the afternoons with outside time dog-walking, helping the kids do crazy, messy science experiments (either from their own brains or Discovery World @ home) and "exploring every nook of the backyard."

They're missing out on many favorite things, like play dates for the girls and going out with friends for the grownups, but phone calls and virtual hangouts help.

"My nightly basketball addiction went away cold turkey," Paul lamented. "I'm trying to make up for it by attacking the stack of books that has stared at me for months."

They've also relaxed screen time rules to preserve everybody's sanity, most particularly so they can enjoytwo media offerings that were released just in time for pandemic-forced isolation the "Tiger King" documentary for the grownups and the "Animal Crossing" video game for the kids.

Amy Schwabe

During the coronavirus pandemic, DJ Shawna is working on her skills and hoping for a return that includes a Milwaukee Bucks championship.Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

DJ Shawna, the official DJ for the Milwaukee Bucks and University of Wisconsin Badgers, said sticking to a routine is key to helping her get through this time.

I wake upevery morning around the same time, work out, meditate, and then tackle my project for the day, she said. I have been learning new DJ and production skills, making mixes, recording podcasts, reaching out to friends and family via FaceTime, reading, and making sure I get outside (safely) at least once a day.

She is sharing her skills by legally live-streaming DJ sets and is raising money for Key to Change, which helps homeless families and individuals.

I have found thatfeeling like I am sharing my gifts and passion, somehow, has added value to my days, Nicols said. I want to do my part to help keep people entertained while they are staying safe at home, so we can soon return to Fiserv Forum to cheer the Bucks on as they win a championship!

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Under coronavirus safer-at-home guidelines, Charles and Julie Davidson are now co-workers as well as spouses.Submitted photo

WLDB-FM (93.3) radio hostJulie Davidson, her husbandCharles and their two high school-age sons are working and schooling from home except when Julie, who is a real estate agent, has to show a house.

Most of her work is being done through FaceTime and online now. "We're not doing open houses anymore, but we are still doing showings," she said. "I've become quite adept at the use of hand sanitizers, masks and gloves."

At home, the family's biggest struggle is finding a quiet space.

"You either talk over the other person having their Zoom meeting, or find another room," she said.

The family stays sane by walking, working out and meditating. They've also cut back on their news intake, although Davidson said their Netflix bingeing has increased.

Davidson's family's most important way to stay sane is to remember to be grateful for who they have, and for the people "putting their lives literally on the line to make sure we are safe."

And also lipstick. "I find if I put lipstick on, I feel more professional as I travel from my bedroom to dining room," she said.

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Before the coronavirus crisis forced her to shelter at home, Britney Freeman-Farr, a local R&B artist who goes by the name B~Free, was in the middle of an ambitious project for Women's History Month. Every day on her Instagram page, she posted a mostly a cappella cover of a favorite song from one of her favorite female artists. Each video typically features nine synchronized takes of Freeman-Farr singing, but the audio recordings would include up to 50 layers of vocals.

"I knew I had no control over the financial climate, or anything else going on, but I could continue doing this," she said. "People would inbox me and say, 'Things are really grim right now but your videos are so positive and bubbly,' or, 'Your videos remind me of the happy times when I would listen to these songs.' ... Even though I was not able to perform like I normally would do, my art is still reaching folks and having a positive impact."

With that project done, Freeman-Farr's attention has turned to another. As the music education coordinator for WYMS-FM (88.9), she's overseeing a new series during the quarantine. Dubbed "School of Rock," Radio Milwaukee is airing a family-friendly history lesson on major artists Diana Ross and Prince are among the ones so far interspersed with some songs from across their careers. "School of Rock" airs from 9 to 10 a.m. each weekday.

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Jonathan JacksonMilwaukee Film

Jackson, CEO and artistic director of Milwaukee Film, had a concussion in January that kept him out of the office for several weeks. His first full week back was the week that Milwaukee Film decided to close the Oriental Theatre until the need for social-distancing restrictions haseased.

Jackson realizes his situation isnt as dire as it is for others in the community. He and his wife, Sara, are able to work from home, and have figured out a schedule to keep their 4- and 6-year-old focused. But he admitted its been a challenge.

Whats helping keep Jackson sane, he said, is something he worked on to get through the effects of his concussion.

After listening to 500 podcasts and borrowing from habit theorist Charles Duhigg, he put together seven habits he repeats every day:

Chris Foran

Like so many other people, Terry Evans is balancing working at home with eyeballing his children's virtual schooling.Urban Ecology Center

In his third week working from home, Shorewoods Terry Evans said he and his wife, who is also working from home, were trying to stay sane while balancing work and home life, which includes two teenagers doing virtual learning.

Evans is branch manager of the Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park.

All the days almost seem like theyre the same with no weekend, Evans said.

Walks are the biggest thing for us family and individual walks just trying to get that fresh air, he said, noting that they like to walk along Lake Drive and take in the architecture of the homes and their surroundings.

"Theres nature within the city, too, so you dont necessarily have to go to a park, he said.

His daughters will sometimes ride bikes or go for a short drive after they finish their schoolwork.

Theyre used to being active, so its a big adjustment for them to have to sit in the house all day and not be able to be with their friends. he said, noting that he and his wife encourage them to connect with friends on FaceTime or Zoom.

He said when the pandemic passes, hes looking forward to getting back to what he does best: connecting people to nature at the UEC.

Chelsey Lewis

For relaxation during the crisis, Lakefront Brewery owner Russ Klisch (left) is reading and eating cookies. He's seen here with his brother Jim.Michael Sears/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

What keeps Klisch sane?

"Your duty of trying to make everything run. Just being here (in the brewery). Feeling like you don't want to let everyone down and keeping everyone safe." He is the president and owner of Lakefront Brewery.

"My wife made me bake cookies the other day. I ate a lot of them. I'm also taking walks and cooking. Those are the things I've probably been doing to take it easy."

He doesn't watch TV. For relaxation, he's reading"The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft and the Golden Age of Journalism" by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Kathy Flanigan

Mike Wollmer and his wife Barbara.Mike Wollmer

Wollmer is the executive director of the Ice Age Trail Alliance, a nonprofit organization that helps build and maintain the 1,100-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin. While he said he and his wife, Barbara, have been able to get out on the trail near their home in Cross Plains thanks especially to longer daylight hours its his wife that hes most thankful for during this time.

Shes a great support, Wollmer said, noting that they are known as M&Ms in the Ice Age Trail community a term for people who met and married on the trail.

They met at a volunteer event in 2003 and got married on the trail behind the IATAs headquarters in Cross Plains in 2008.

Professionally, Wollmer said hes grateful for the comments the organization has gotten from people about the messaging the IATA is putting out there on how to use the trail responsibly right now.

Its gratifying to hear from people about that, he said, noting that many of those people are newer to the trail community.

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Brewer Russ Klisch is reading and eating cookies. How he and other Milwaukeeans are staying sane while staying home. - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

In this installment of Practical Magic, Lisa Stardust guides you on how to relax with a witchs guide to calm. Always remember that magic is for believers, but this column can also simply serve as a guide to getting in touch with yourself magically or not. The below is not medical advice. If you have health concerns, please contact your primary care provider.

Healing is important. It helps us grow and become more calm as we release negative emotions. It can also improve how you practice magic a clear mind and healthy spirit are essential to cast your best spells. Right now theres a lot of anxiety in the air, and its impacting each of us differently. We know it can be tough to remember how to relax, especially during tough times. To help you cleanse your mind and keep your magic focused, we gathered some tips on how you can chill out during these wild times. Plus, reducing your stress can help your physical health, tooa top priority right now. So, whether you use this to boost your magic or just to relax, heres your witchs guide to calm.

Ever hear the phrase, thoughts become things? This expression rings true in the magical community, too. Visualization is the practice of meditating or thinking about a particular situation, person, goal, or object. Through visualization, we can begin to harness our desires in bringing the idea to life. We see a ton of images daily and our brain processes all that information, which can lead to overload and the inability to see clearly. By meditating on our objectives daily, we can understand what our heart truly wants and create our visions into reality. Often, we realize (through visualization) that our hearts crave something other than what we initially thought. Opening up the mind to new possibilities will bring forth our innermost dreams and help us obtain them. As a result, we will feel calm and ready to take on the world because we are living and moving towards our personal truth.

You might try visualizing yourself at peace with your surroundings, or visualize yourself post-isolation being happy with your friends. While visualization wont make the pandemic stop sooner, you might feel happy remembering that there is life on the other side.

Dont underestimate the power of scent.

Essences can help us access our own strength and align with our inner self. Aromatherapy allows us to feel grounded within our personal spaces and at peace within our bodies. Not only that, but certain aromatherapy might help improve sleep and ease anxiety. Burning a scented candle, adding a few drops of skin-safe oils in a bath, or wearing essential floral oils (such as rose oil for self-love or lavender oil for relaxation) can help us feel more attuned to nature and feel more calm. Also, smelling fresh citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, grapefruits, and oranges can flip our bad moods, by adding positivity and reducing stress.

Water can help us heal and relax. Throughout history, witches have used bath magic as a way to cleanse, destress, and chill out. Taking a bath at least two times a week can change our overall vibe. Meaning, we can emerge from the tub feeling reborn. Adding certain things like herbs or salts can help you relax and focus on your intention. When doing bath magic, its important to have an objective in mind. Meditating on the specific intention can bring it to life. Also, putting flower petals (fresh or dried), essential oils, fruit peels, herbs, and spices into the bath can help bring our goals to fruition.

Herbs and spices can boost our vibe. By ingesting certain spices and herbs, through food magic, we can change our mental energy. Making tea with chamomile (for serenity), cinnamon (for love), and cloves or nettle (for protection) can help to magically spruce up our emotions. Eating the following foods can help us decompress: onions can mend the past, poppy seeds are good for healing emotional trauma, eating artichokes can be an assist in self-love, and chives are a source of protection. Apples, strawberries, oranges, bananas, honey, and chocolate are some foods that can magically bring healing energy and self-acceptance to the forefront of our hearts.

Listening to music can help us change our mentality and refocus and negative vibes. Sound therapy is proven to lower stress and help you sleep sleep. Connect to the vibrations of music through tuning forks (this sound is good for releasing emotions), gongs (they make our body and mind feel connected as one), singing bowls or a sound bath (this radiates a vibration from a crystal bowl that promotes healing), and Solfeggio Frequencies (which is music set at different pitches to help with fear, change, and to awaken our intuition).

Placing a crystal on our chakras (power spots on our bodies) can alleviate stress, boost creativity, and bring clarity to our emotions. Crystals can act as a channel for healing by bringing the positive energy flow into our bodies, by releasing negativity. Amethyst is a great crystal to place on the crown chakra because it aids in spiritual healing and transformation. Use Black Obsidian on the third eye chakra to cleanse and find balance. Aquamarine is a great crystal for communication and speaking truths, which is why its perfect for our throat chakra. Placing Rose Quartz on the heart chakra can alleviate heartbreak by opening us up to new possibilities and self-love. Citrine clears away anxiety negative energy, if placed on the solar plexus chakra. Moonstone channels our inner inspiration if placed on the sacral chakra. Tigers Eye can empower and propel us to success, which is why its ideal for the root chakra.

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Corona virus, like any other RNA virus such as flu, HIV, Ebola, SARS, still is an RNA virus, which travels like a virus, communicates like a virus, and acts like a virus, so it must be treated like a virus. Nevertheless, the Corona virus is new, and there is a reason and rationale for it being a new and novel. It is new for its novelty, otherwise Corona virus has been there for decades, and its fundamental feature of a virus for a few billion years.

Viruses are placed at the very beginning of life, and thus have seen all other organisms moving through their creation and evolution over this very long period of time. Humans as a specie are by the way the latest amongst the evolved animal species just about 2 million years ago.

Evolution of an organism occurs with time and rate of mutation in its genome. Corona virus for being in existence for 3 billion years, and a mutation rate of one million times higher compared to human existence for 2 million years, has over 26 trillion times evolutionary advantage to exploit human body.

The implication of this analysis is multi-fold. First and the foremost is the medical care of those affected by the infection by Corona. While much of the specific characteristics of Corona is not yet known, it is assumed to be highly infectious presumably due to its high rate of proliferation, producing a huge number of virions for further infections. Many countries like China, South Korea have capped the virus infection within four months period. However, the fear, nay panic, continues, primarily because there is no vaccine, no clinically proven drug as per USFDA approved guidelines, lack of rapid detection system to confirm the cases, and a highly contagious nature of the virus.

Even if the 4 month long cases are extrapolated to the whole year, and assume the outcome from precautions similar to China, Japan, South Korea, etc., it would appear the cases may not be more than a few millions. It is of course possible that the total lock down observed in China or prompt testing and quarantine implemented in South Korea does not happen in other countries, but there is good possibility of repurposing drugs used for SARS, MERS, Flu, HIV for COVID-19, mitigating medical care burden in the healthcare system.

Looking for a comparison, CDC estimates that so far this season there have been at least 38 million flu illnesses, 390,000 hospitalizations and 23,000 deaths from flu (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm), despite vaccine and modern medicine being available, albeit only partially effective. But that is the case for most serious viral diseases.

In fact, there are success stories from India, France, and China for the use of anti-Ebola drug Remdesivir, anti-HIV drugs Lopinavir and Ritonavir, in combination with chloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients successfully. Thus, these treatments will/should at least be available either on an emergency basis, or with fast track clinical trial.

While clinical data is important and needs to be properly developed, it is a bit too puritan to assume that when people are confined to their houses, schools and colleges have been closed, US government is considering giving the reins of the government to the military, we are bickering about placebo controlled clinical trial of a drug or a group of drugs which have been approved against viruses and parasites, with acceptable safety records! We are in extra-ordinary times requiring extra-ordinary measures by even mediocre minds.

The second implication is that of the healthcare. Given the fact that the viruses are ancient in nature, keeping the basic nature of their structure (encapsulated virions) and mechanism of action, it is possible to (1) consider generalized approach of countermeasures, such as chemical inhibitors of viral enzymes, or blocking their entry and translocation with amino compounds, such as chloroquine, (2) develop vaccines to neutralize them, and (3) take measures to enhance the innate immunity to fend them off.

While the first approach of drug development takes time, unless repurposing works, and vaccine development is also a time taking process even for its partial success against viruses. The third point of innate immunity is a feature of most organisms, albeit with variations from humans, and is a part of the Darwinian human evolution. Over a period of time the natural human ingenuity has utilized natural resources of diet and herbs to enhance their innate immunity. The innate is what keeps us alive from the very beginning, and many of the dietary herbs in fact synergize the adaptive immunity of vaccines and antibodies as well.

But again, we have heard from the medical professionals that there is in fact no evidence that these herbs and diets work against Corona virus. Actually, that is the truth, but given the virus is so novel, and these herbal products so common and inexpensive that there is hardly a pharma company which will conduct a clinical trial for the lack of financial reward.

Expecting placebo controlled clinical trial for synthetic drugs certainly makes sense, given safety and efficacy concerns of these untested molecules. However, demanding same clinical trial of natural herbs being used in diets for millennia to address there is no evidence is egregious.

At the risk of being factitious, it would be equivalent to stating that there is in fact no evidence in 99.99% cases that our fathers are in fact our fathers, as no one ever bothered to prove that using paternity test!! There are some obvious things in life.

It would be prudent to combine the approaches of holistic healthcare and modern medicine, as is practiced in India and China, and with isolating the population to prevent infections, we should ride over this potential calamity relatively safely!

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Professor Bal Ram Singh is the director of Botulinum Research Center of Dsartmouth, the Institute of Advanced Sciences, and President of Prime Bio, Inc., a biotech company.

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As a pediatrician and a parent navigating this pandemic, I worry sometimes that an important point gets lost in the midst of all the helpful posts about things to do with your children in cramped spaces, homeschooling, and other tips for managing the current reality:

This is bad for the mental health of each and every one of us.

Lets review: We were going about our business as usual and suddenly a possibly deadly virus appeared and shut down life as we knew it. School and daycare closed, and our children were home without any structure or activity except what we create or enforce. Every trip out of the house became treacherous. For those who cant work from home, work either became dangerous or it disappeared, taking income with it. Supplies became precarious. Interactions with anyone outside our home became almost entirely virtual or nonexistent.

There is no way that we can live this without anxiety and sadness and no way that our children can live it without anxiety and sadness. We all need to do our best, sure, but its important that we acknowledge that we are feeling strange and bad, that our kids are too, and this cant help but affect how we all behave. We have to take care of ourselves in a different way, being proactive about our mental health.

Keep to a schedule but be realistic. Having a daily schedule is important, especially for children, and you should make one and stick to it. However, dont get too ambitious. If you have school-age children, make sure they have enough time allotted to get their work done (this will vary from child to child), but dont feel obligated to make it as long as they would have been in school or have the hours match school hours (if your children have never been early morning people, why force it now?). If your child is not able to get the work done, and youve reached out to the school and tried everything they suggested, cut both of you some slack; most of us parents are not trained teachers, and well figure out how to fix it all when this is over. On the flip side, if your children are interested in reading great literature, learning a new language, or otherwise gaining extra knowledge and skills during this time, go for it but dont force it. Keep the bar low.

Schedule self-care. All family members should have time set aside to do what makes them happy. Be deliberate about that.

Schedule fun. Bake cookies, play a game, be silly, make messes. Be deliberate about that, too.

Make sure everyone gets enough sleep and that they stay on a regular sleep schedule. Shut off the screens in the evening, stop the video games, and set an alarm clock in the morning. Inadequate or irregular sleep will make everything worse.

Make exercise a priority. Exercise makes all the difference for our physical and mental health. If you can go outside safely, do that; take a daily family walk, for example. If you cant get outside, have a daily dance party. Do yoga it doesnt take up much space, and helps with stress. There are plenty of videos out there to show you how.

Use tech to connect with people. Set time aside every day to call or FaceTime people maybe some friends and family you have lost contact with over the years (more people are home now!). Set up virtual play dates and other virtual gatherings.

Put yourself on a media diet. Yes, we need to keep abreast of the news. But obsessively clicking on links will only make you more anxious.

Stress kindness and be patient. We all get cranky and mean when we are anxious and sad. This situation is likely to bring out our bad sides. Have house rules on how you treat each other. Take a breath and try to redirect yourself before you yell at your kid or snap at your partner (or worse). If just a breath wont do it, take a moment. Walk away.

Understand that the usual stress management strategies might not work. These are extraordinary times, and the things that you usually do to help yourself or your children may not be enough. Call your doctor or your childs doctor; they know you and your situation best and can help.

There are also resources that can help, such as:

Its especially important that you reach out if you are feeling like you might hurt yourself or someone else. But dont wait for that. Make changes, and ask for help if you need it, right now.

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Paddock Hill in Gleadless, one of a chain of ten properties operated across the city by charity Sheffcare, was recently visited by inspectors from the CQC, the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England.

And they rated services good in four main areas - effectiveness, responsiveness, caring and leadership but said safety required improvement.

The good rating is a step up from the rating in January which stated the home required improvement.

Everyone told us the staff were kind and caring, the inspectors explained in their report.

We observed staff had a good rapport with people living at Paddock Hill and they provided effective reassurance to people when they became anxious or distressed.

People were supported to remain involved in decisions about their care and staff also promoted people's privacy and dignity and treated people with respect.

People told us staff supported them to remain as independent as possible.

The inspectors also praised the homes catering facilities and the fact that levels of health care provision were high.

When people required a special diet because of medical or cultural reasons, this was catered for, the inspectors said.

The report also noted that residents medicines were mostly managed safely, however, some improvements were needed to the management of people's topical medicines, such as creams, and medicines people needed at specific times of the day, and this, plus an improved activity programme, would put it on the road to an excellent rating.

The inspectors also spoke to relatives who said they were happy with the quality of care their family member received.

Sheffcare Chief Executive Belinda Black commented: Once again, I am very pleased that the inspectors gave us a good rating, which is entirely due to the dedication and enthusiasm of the Paddock Hill team.

It is particularly rewarding that both residents and their families also recognise that quality of service.

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Whether its paleo, keto, or intermittent fasting, new diets seem to hit the market on a weekly basis making it hard to keep up with the latest trend. What if you were told to abandon the idea of dieting altogether and go back to the way you ate as a baby? It used to be simple, you ate when you were hungry and stopped when you were full. You were a natural at intuitive eating. Why is eating no longer so easy? Unfortunately, over time the diet mentality has likely interfered with your natural ability to eat intuitively.

Luckily, a movement is gaining momentum, helping bring that intuitive eating voice back to the forefront. While the term intuitive eating may be unfamiliar to you, it isnt a new concept. In fact, it has been around since 1995 when Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole, both dietitians, published their first book on the topic. The intuitive eating philosophy focuses on following the bodys internal cues over external rules and regulation when it comes to deciding what, when, and how much to eat.

Much of intuitive eatings current popularity has to do with the idea that fad diets are not working for most people. Not only do most followers of the latest and craziest diets fail at achieving long-term weight loss, they also may be doing their bodies more harm than good when it comes to the physical impact of yo-yo dieting and the emotional stress that typically accompanies a restrictive diet mindset.

Intuitive eating is composed of 10 core principles that serve as a guide on your journey to a healthier relationship with food, your mind, and body.

1. Reject the diet mentality

Without rejecting diet mentality, other principles become harder to adopt. Toss out diet books and magazines and unfollow social media accounts that make unrealistic promises about rapid weight loss and assign food rules that rigidly restrict your eating.

2. Discover the satisfaction factor

Discovering satisfaction is the most important principle in that it informs your ability to honor hunger and fullness. It is about finding pleasure and enjoyment in the foods you eat by noticing and appreciating the texture, taste, and appearance. If eating leaves you unsatisfied, you will likely keep looking for more.

3. Honor your hunger

Counting calories and restricting portions to the point of deprivation can ultimately trigger overeating. Instead, pay attention to and put trust in your bodys biological hunger cues, which may include a growling or empty feeling in your stomach.

4. Feel your fullness

Likewise, although it may be difficult in todays busy culture, pause and take note of signs that you are comfortably full. Thats not to say that there wont be times when you will eat when you are not hungry and go beyond the point of feeling full; have self-compassion.

5. Make peace with food

Give yourself unconditional permission to eat and allow all foods to fit within your eating plan. When foods are made off limits you can begin to crave them uncontrollably and get trapped in a vicious cycle of restriction, overeating, and feelings of guilt.

6. Challenge the food police

Confront the voices in your head or people in your lives that label you as being good for eating a salad or bad for having dessert. Different foods have different nutritional benefits but are emotionally equivalent.

7. Cope with your emotions with kindness

While we all may turn to food for comfort on occasion to soothe anger, anxiety, boredom, or loneliness, food wont fix these feelings in the long run. Try other coping mechanisms such as taking a walk in nature, calling a friend, reading a book, or finding a quiet place to meditate.

8. Respect your body

We are so quick to criticize our bodies. In the intuitive eating mindset, part of rejecting diet mentality is accepting the body you were meant to have and letting go of unrealistic expectations for its shape and size.

9. Movement feel the difference

Instead of focusing on the calorie burn factor, find an activity that you will enjoy doing on a regular basis and embrace the benefits of improved sleep, increased energy, and enhanced mood.

10. Honor your health gentle nutrition

Eating intuitively can still mean choosing more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains than desserts but it doesnt mean you have to eat perfectly to be healthy or feel guilty for choosing one over the other. No one food or eating experience has the power to define your health or lack thereof.

If weight loss is your ultimate goal, the intuitive eating framework may not be right for you. The goal of intuitive eating is not weight loss but rather well-being. This anti-diet way of eating requires a shift in your mindset that might be unsettling at first and might take time for you to adopt. However, if youre looking to trust your body, heal your relationship with food, and ease your stress around eating, this mindset might be right for you. To find out more about intuitive eating, check out Resch and Triboles book, Intuitive Eating: An Anti-Diet Revolutionary Approach; the fourth edition will be released in June 2020.

Sarah Curran is the Family & Community Health Sciences Program Associate for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County. She can be reached at 908-475-6504 or by email at scurran@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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