Small Steps to Shaping a Healthy Body
Now that a new year has begun, you may have resolved to get in better shape – even if you’re already fitness-minded. Rather than trying to bench press 250 pounds overnight or be marathon-ready by this weekend, here are some small steps you can take towards having a healthier body.
Read MoreDetox Focus #1: Why Detox?
Curious about detoxing? My first post in a new detox series explains why our bodies’ natural defense mechanisms aren’t adequate against the onslaught of toxins we face daily.
Read MoreFive kitchen tools for healthy eating
Eating a healthy plant-based diet requires a little more work than you may be used to. Planning your meals in advance and making sure you always have healthy snacks on hand can help. And, the following tools can make healthy meal preparation much easier. These small kitchen appliances are definitely worth the investment if you don’t already own them.
Read MoreThe Western Diet and Diseases of Civilization
I had some requests to share my midterm research paper for my holistic nutrition class, so here it is. Keep in mind this is hardly an exhaustive report; the assignment called for only 3-6 pages (which I far surpassed). The task was to choose a specific nutrition topic introduced in our reading this semester and to review and analyze 2 or 3 current scientific articles on the subject.
Read MoreToo much sugar — yes, it is a big deal
The average American consumes way too much sugar — leading to health problems such as immune dysfunction, heart disease, mood swings, premature aging, and even cancer. Learn how to spot hidden sources of sugar and eliminate them from your diet.
Read MoreWhy I have a problem with Breast Cancer Awareness Month
I have a problem with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In part, it supports the continued advancement of drug-based cancer treatments that are ineffective at best and devastatingly harmful at worst. There’s also the issue of pinkwashing — packing products up in little pink ribbons and telling us that their purchase helps fight breast cancer, when often these products are part of the problem.
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