Laughter is the Best Medicine

By on August 27, 2007 in TECHNIQUES

Here’s just one more way of letting go of some of that pent-up anger and stress. Check out CNN’s report on Laugh Therapy by Dr Sanjay Gupta below The video suggests that even fake laughing has a positive affect on our moods, and that “faking it until we make it”, is a good place to [...]

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Diet Hacker – Slicing up the Super Food Debate

By on August 20, 2007 in DIET

What, you didn’t know we were in the midst of a formal debate regarding the super-ness of some so-called super foods? Well, when other internet publications suggest that we eat spinach every single day of our lives — I’ve got to put my foot down. I love spinach. But, every day? Come on people – [...]

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Are You Eating Your Algae?

By on August 16, 2007 in DIET

Allow me to introduce you to Spirulina, most recently deemed the super-est of all super foods. Spirulina, a form of blue-green algae, boasts 10 times more beta carotene than carrots, is about 65% protein and provides us with essential fatty acids, phytonutrients, probiotics, and antioxidants. Millions of years ago, before we were even a tear [...]

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Go Nuts and Feel Good About It!

By on August 14, 2007 in DIET

Who knew that splurging on nuts could render so many health benefits? Well, apparently The Body Ecology Diet staff has an idea or two about how powerful these crunchy snacks can be when eaten correctly. Nuts supply us with protein, essential fatty acids and B vitamins. But, according to BED, each nut has something unique [...]

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Take That Candy from Your Baby and Give Him Something Sweeter

By on August 13, 2007 in DIET

I remember the day I decided to completely remove sugar from my son’s diet. He’d just turned two, and had a fever. We gave him some liquid children’s acetaminophen to bring down his temp. Within seconds of drinking the sweet medicine – my boy stood up, ran into the wall with zooming speed, bumped his [...]

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Isn’t it Biotic? Unscrambling the Mess behind Health Food Lingo

By on August 13, 2007 in DIET

Probiotics… prebiotics… antibiotics… macrobiotics – the media is full of contradicting information on these topics. But, you don’t need to spend the next millennium decoding labels. Here, the biotic list is simplified. Probiotic These are living organisms that safely reside in your gut. They work to ward off infection and balance harmful yeasts. You can [...]

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Drink Wine Without Feeling the After Effects

By on August 10, 2007 in DIET, wine

Does good wine leave you with a bad headache or queasy feeling – especially if it’s so good that you have to drink a lot of it? Much of American wine contains sulfites to help preserve the grape. Sulfites are used when grapes are just a bit too young to be harvested. They extend the [...]

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What’s Your Beef? Your burger’s journey from the pasture to the plate plays a major role in your health

By on August 9, 2007 in DIET

Even, amidst the hype about links between red meat, cancer and cholesterol — some of us can’t deny those cravings for a good steak. But, we can avoid some of the most harmful side effects of consuming beef, if we’re conscious. Know Your Meat Cows are natural vegetarians and thrive on grasses. However, in an [...]

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Natural Antibiotics that Fight Infection

By on August 9, 2007 in DISEASE

Many of us no longer want to jump on the antibiotic bandwagon each time we get a sore throat or infection. These apprehensions are well-founded considering the more recent occurrences of Candida and fungal infections that are thought to be caused by antibiotics, and the fact that diseases seem to be getting smarter each day. [...]

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What’s Wrong with Wheat?

By on August 3, 2007 in DIET, wheat

Exposing the “Ancient” Super Grain Before you grab another heaping helping of that Captain Crunch, or sink your teeth into a buttery slice of bread – wait a second. The main ingredient in so many of our favorite (or at least most popular) food choices is wheat. Wheat was cultivated centuries ago, and even gets [...]

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Take Control of your Stress With an Alkaline Diet

By on August 1, 2007 in DIET

Got stress? If you don’t, you’re either living on an imaginary spa retreat, or you’ve captured life’s biggest secret. But, if you do – you’ll probably want to read on. Whether you’re in the middle of a move, writing your thesis, dealing with sickness, or simply overwhelmed with your daily activities — stress causes your [...]

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