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Holistic health
"There is no treatment or drug which can overcome or negate the effects of a poor diet, inadequate nutrition, lack of exercise, and an unhealthy lifestyle." ~David Getoff
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Voluntary simplicity
"We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about." ~ Charles Kingsley
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The 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.
Read More“Nutritionism” and the calorie deception
Not all calories are created equal. For that matter, neither are all vitamins or antioxidants. Don’t fall for the health claims of processed foods.
Read MoreSupplements in Sports Today
Despite the global recession, sales of dietary supplements continue to grow. Supplements that continue to do well include Beta-Alanine and L-Arginine, whey protein, creatine, and multivitamins. Which ones are worth buying, and which ones are just hype?
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