Archive for May, 2007
Microwaving makes a difference
I happened upon a site that outlined a student’s fascinating science project. She examined the difference between water that had been microwaved or stove-heated on two identical plants. See the amazing results.
Explore other posts about: healthy, nutritionStrengthen your neck to ease tension
I’ve struggled with aches and pains of muscle tension and nerve entrapment in my neck for some time. I’m finally at a relatively comfortable point in my healing but found this helpful article in Natural Health Magazine that offers some neck strengthening exercises. I’m going to incorporate these moves into my routine and […]
Holistic rehabilitation
Massage, among other holistic modalities, is once again being praised for its contribution towards recovery for those suffering from drug or alcohol addictions. I wrote about this previously in this post. Most recently, Psychology Today published some recent findings that give an encouraging outlook on holistic treatments over abstinence and traditional drug […]
Why fresh veggies cost more than junk food
I read this report on Dr. Mercola’s site, and it gives the best reasoning to the age-old question: Why is processed food so much cheaper than healthy food? Read on for the answer.
Knowing Where Your Food Comes From is Vital to Your Health
Twinkies are made from […]Unique detox system
I found this unique detoxifying system on Natural Triad, a holisitc massage based out of North Carolina. I haven’t tried it yet so can’t really endorse it but I thought it was interesting still. I don’t think Not sure if they’re claim of curing lung disease, Meningitis, Cancer and AIDS is true but […]
EGCG, the super antioxidant
You’d have to be completely out of touch not to have heard of the vast benefits of consuming Green Tea. Lately, though, the compound EGCG, which green tea is rich with, has become the must have antioxidant-rich catechin. But what is EGCG, really? The health newsletter, The Slower Network, had a link […]
Safe pest control options
Now that the warm season is well upon us, we are surely faced with more of our unwanted visitors–bugs and insects. For those who go beyond the “catch and release” method of dealing with pests, we still need to be cautious of releasing damaging chemicals to take care of the pesky problem. Sepp […]
Switching to organic crops could help poor
In the most encouraging published news yet, Associated Press writer Nicole Winfield disclosed how a global shift to organic crops can help feed the poor in sub-Saharan Africa. Read on…
ROME - Organic food has long been considered a niche market, a luxury for wealthy consumers. But researchers told a U.N. conference Saturday that a large-scale […]Opt for less sun over more sunscreen
Having just returned home from a week in the Dominican Republic, I thought it only appropriate to post on the subject of suntanning. An avid sun worshipper for as long as I can remember, I have learned through trial and error how much sun is too much for my skin. I believe even […]
Massage remains a top choice to reduce pain
In the category of “Common Sense” news from an AMTA study shows that Americans rate massage as highly as medication in treating pain. This is a slightly dated study (2005) but I hope that the influx of pharmaceutical ads and drug pushing MDs has not changed these numbers much. I am doubtful, though.
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