Apr 14, 2011 05:35PM
Saturated fat commonly found in ice cream, butter, cheese, milk and beef does not behave like fats in other foods, suggests a study from the UT Southwestern Medical Center, in Texas. The researchers found that when brain chemistry gets hit with such fatty acids, it fails to signal the body to stop eating, even when it’s had enough.
Apr 14, 2011 05:33PM
Vitamin D is one of the few vitamins our body can produce itself when bare skin is exposed to ultraviolet B light. But this sunshine vitamin that is known to influence the immune system seems to be in short supply, and mounting studies point to serious health risks that can result from a vitamin D deficiency.
Apr 14, 2011 05:31PM
A benchmark study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research says that it’s possible to sustainably feed the world’s estimated 2050 population of 9 billion, while still preserving the planet. Findings suggest that a diet equivalent to eating meat three times a week would employ green farming methods, leave forests untouched and raise animals only under free-range conditions.
Apr 14, 2011 05:28PM
Eight million tons of sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants, euphemistically renamed biosolids, is annually marketed as fertilizer and applied to the American farms and gardens that grow our food, as well as the parks where we play. No food crop, aside from those labeled U.S. Department of Agriculture certified organic, is regulated to guard against it being grown on land treated with this sludge
Apr 14, 2011 05:26PM
Shoppers Vote for Healthier Choices Attendees at this year’s mega Natural Products Expo West, in Anaheim, California, saw everything from organic burritos and glass baby bottles to bags that extend the life of produce. “The 30th anniversary of the event mirrors major business and consumer shifts to values of health and sustainability,” observed Fred Linder, president of New Hope Natural Media. Organic products and green packaging are in—genetically modified foods are out.
Apr 14, 2011 05:25PM
Enjoy rich experiences while cutting costs and doing good for communities here and abroad. Here are some ways to travel, get involved and avoid tourist traps while walking lightly on the Earth.
Apr 14, 2011 05:18PM ● By Nikki Copeliln
Music therapy has many approaches, and one of the most popular and beneficial approaches is the Tomatis-based listening therapy. The work of Dr. Alfred Tomatis, M.D. (1920-2001), an ear, nose and throat doctor, helped to discover the relationship between certain sound frequencies and their effect on both brain and body function. Tomatis-based music therapies, such as The Listening Program, use psychoacoustically modified music to stimulate different functions of the auditory processing system. Classical music is used because it has structure and organized patterns. This music is altered using varied frequencies for the stimulation of various areas of brain function. This enables the brain to better receive, process, store, and utilize the valuable information provided through language and our environment.
Apr 14, 2011 05:17PM ● By Deepti Sadhwani, MD
How many times have you heard the word “anti-oxidant” while watching TV? Commercials often discuss the benefits of a product and frequently the term “anti-oxidant” will surface followed by its nemesis, the “free radical.” To understand the villain of this story, the free radical, we have to look at ourselves from a cellular perspective and narrow our focus to a molecular level. We will find that in a molecule of water, there are two electrons in each of the bonds that hold the hydrogen to the oxygen. The paired electrons stabilize the bonds between the atoms. Especially in molecules containing oxygen, one of the paired electrons can be “stolen” by another molecule. This condition will produce what is called a free radical, which is simply, a molecule with an unpaired electron. The new free radial will now go out and try and steal an electron from some other molecule. The process repeats itself over and over. The danger comes when a borrowed electron comes from a piece of DNA. The altered DNA may then turn on a cancer gene.
Apr 14, 2011 04:53PM ● By John Walcott
The idea that the natural environment and green surroundings have a beneficial effect on the human biological system is not a new one. Indigenous people have practiced this belief for a millennia. Advanced practitioners of mind/body disciplines have quietly noted the increased awareness and the positive influence on many levels.
Apr 14, 2011 11:36AM ● By Rebecca Hunton, MD
It can feel like summertime all year round for millions of women who suffer from hot flashes/night sweats. Even those who experience hot flashes only seasonally may dread summer heat. But you can keep your cool by controlling outside influences that trigger hot flashes. Wear light, breathable fabrics; lower the thermostat; use relaxation techniques; and avoid any known personal food or stress triggers—which you can identify by keeping a daily hot flash journal.
Apr 14, 2011 11:35AM ● By Deepti Sadhwani, MD
Did you ever think that eating grilled foods can actually age you? The American Institute of Cancer Research is urging everyone to rethink the art of barbecuing.
Apr 14, 2011 11:33AM ● By Doreen DeSerres
The mind will toil with the loss of a loved one, but it is the heart that will forever feel the void. After the loss life changes and holidays, anniversaries, birth dates and just plain old everyday living intensifies the void. Using essential oils which correspond with the ethereal energies of the plants can help us to heal our heart and emotions, attune with the frequency vibrations of the higher realm, relate to the spiritual vibration of the unseen, and give us the strength to accept our loss and move forward.
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