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Generally, I doubt that any particular group can lay claim to living a more stressful life than another. Babyboomers are reeling from a sort of time compression, feeling like they have no control over their time—no free time, demands from parents and children, expanding job pressures and an ever-expanding connection to their jobs through email, cell phones and internet. Our children face their own stresses of increasing scholastic competition, overscheduled days, junk food, and safety issues like gang violence and bullying. And Generations X and Y are facing a slumping economy as they graduate and begin looking for work.
Paul S. Mamakos, Founder of Everything Raw™, is such a believer of the healthy benefits of a raw diet that he has exclusively eaten raw foods since 2005. Paul actually began his “raw” journey when he opened up a raw food kitchen in January 2007 in Charlottesville, Virginia, home to the University of Virginia.
He offered his ever-increasing line of patrons a variety of raw energy bars, raw pizzas and even raw gourmet meals. Paul’s customers were stating to him what he had discovered himself after switching exclusively to a raw diet — eating food in its natural raw state helps to promote balanced energy throughout the day. So, with the success of the energy bars in his community, Paul decided to launch a variety of energy bars so that people all around…
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Finally a book has been published on the subject of diabetes and the accompanying syndromes of metabolic disorder and pre-diabetes, that covers the subjects of diet, exercise, and the resources of the medical establishment. Dr. Steven Joyal’s book: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes — An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease is a complete package product filled with the latest research and knowledge about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options of this increasingly common disease. Dr. Joyal relays all of this information in language that is easily understood by the lay person, but lacks nothing in technical depth. He covers treatment and prevention options ranging from the holistic approach, the dietary… |
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I was recently asked if vitamin waters were good for a person who was working out, or if they were alright (health wise) as a supplemental source of vitamins.
Well, there are a few different schools of thought on this matter. The FDA, for instance, has compiled a list of and recommended dosages for the vitamins and minerals that they have tested to be essential for general good health. But research has pointed out substantial gaps in the FDA’s essential nutrient list: Lycopene, selenium, and chromium, are but a few substances that have been shown to produce beneficial results in stopping oxidation and maintaining a healthy metabolism, but have yet to be added to the FDA’s list with a recommended daily allowance.
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Nature’s abundance springs forth in April, as we shake off the lethargy of burrowing inward from winter’s cold. It’s time to cleanse, take brisk walks in the fresh air, and enjoy the green sprouts and herbs of spring. As Paul Pitchford, author of Healing with Whole Foods, notes, “This is a time for contacting your true nature and giving attention to self-awareness and self-expression.” |
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Do I Have to Be Wealthy to Eat Healthy?
Smart Tips for Healthy Eating that Make a Difference
That is a question that is being bantered about a lot these days. In the wake of high gas prices, rising food costs and salaries that don’t keep up with inflation, many health-seeking shoppers take one look at the organic items in their supermarket and decide they can’t afford to eat ‘healthy’ food.
Book Review
The search for the American Dream is still Alive. But why does this positive book on the American Dream stir up so much conversation and controvery?
Our Editor, Elyse O'Connor,gets the inside scoop!
