tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16546201163861514222012-01-23T21:49:32.899-08:00Fitness, Nutrition, and Lifestyle with an EDGE!Justin J. McCoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145828779890860469noreply@blogger.comBlogger1041100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654620116386151422.post-82423606100928927972011-08-04T19:08:00.000-07:002011-08-04T22:39:39.853-07:00

The key (and often missing) ingredient in maintaining and sustaining a healthful lifestyle is the quality of sleep you're getting or not getting. For athletes and individuals where exhaustive physical exertion is a day to day routine this is even more crucial as your body's immunological and repair functioning is at it's peak while in deep sleep. Without adequate rest and sleep hygiene, you are

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Extrapolated from a VERY recent and VERY pertinent article by Dr. Mercola. "...if you cut carbs from your diet, you need to add fat. The Atkins Diet is one popular example of the theory that you can lose weight on a low-carb, high-fat diet. Unfortunately, Dr. Atkins did not pay much attention to the QUALITY of the fats so his recommendations did work but had long-term problems. Remember, eating

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Let this nutritious blend of organic foods, roots, herbs and superfoods empower your blender daily!Some of the ingredients used in my Super Green Smoothie:coconut milkraw cacao powdergoji berry coconut butterfossilized phytoplanktonspirulinaagave immune support formulacold-processed whey proteincinnamoncayenneraw vanilla bean powdermaca powdermushroom-immune POW-der (shiatake, maitake, reishi

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Brilliant and Simple salad, makes a nice change from the regular, garden variety, mixed green salad. Kale and Avocado Salad:1-2 bunches of Kale (OR Whole Foods does a pre-packed, washed, chopped kale salad mix which is perfect)1 ripe avocadoEVOOhimalayan salt (to taste... a little goes a long way, so be careful!)1-2 ripe heirloom tomatoes or grape tomatoes sliced.olives (optional)1 bunch

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Mitochondrial dysfunction. Yes, it's VERY real and YES it's happening to all of us. In fact, it's the primary cause of age-related decline. Mitochondria are found in every cell of our bodies, and you need a LOT of them considering the trillions of cells we have in our bodies. Basically it's the Energy Generator for all cellular functioning. They're the reason you're here reading this! A recent

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No need to stuff your gob with a lotta crap like the rest of America this Thanksgiving, be the difference and the change and try a few of these recipes that'll leave you satisfied without a hungover feeling due to a carb/sugar insulin overload! Plus they're delicious! Turkey, Yams, dressing.. all the usual but only better!http://everydaypaleo.com/2010/11/15/

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Why Dr. Weil are you overweight? I have a hard time listening to someone about health and wellness when they themselves haven't mastered their leptin signaling hormone to the hypothalamus saying "quit storing fat"! You eat many carbs, startches, soy and grains as you tout those on your website often as "healthy" (which they aren't at all) , and that is likely the culprit of your not being able to

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"In sufficient amounts, without added carbohydrates, dietary fat is satiating and calms the hormone leptin, which in turn helps control hunger and sends the message to the hypothalamus that "the hunting is good"--whereby fat stores become more expendable and more freely BURNED for energy.... The more dietary fat serves as your PRIMARY source of fuel and NOT carbohydrate, the better you will

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A refreshing take on traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing. This adds more flavor and moisture then gross bread stuffing and you won't even miss it! Be sure to make it this Thanksgiving, I just gave it a test run, and it's pretty amazing!! Sausage and Apple Stuffing--------------------------10 slices bacon (6 oz), diced2 pounds pork sausage meat2 large onions, chopped (2 c)8 oz. medium mushrooms,

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I love love love stuffed peppers, and they're even better when you cut out the crap and fillers, i.e. rice, grains, etc...These always turn out better than I anticipate, which always makes me want to make them over and over. I'm sure you'll concur.Crock-Pot Stuffed Peppers1lb Grass-Fed, Organic ground beef1 container of Trader Joe's mirepoix (carrots celery onion mix)1 6 oz can tomato paste5

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Try this autumnal breakfast treat the next time you're craving pancake comfort, but you don't (obviously) eat grains any longer! They're moist, delicious and will leave you satiated and smiling!Paleo Pumpkin-Chip PancakesYield 2-3 large or 9 small servings3 large organic eggs (separated)1/2 c. organic pumpkin1 heaping tablespoon raw almond butter2 Tbsp. Coconut "flour"1/2 tsp baking sodapinch of

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While most of us are aware that direct sunlight exposed to bare skin synthesizes the production of vitamin D in the body, many are not aware however, that during the winter months, we simply cannot produce much Vitamin D at all regardless of sun exposure. Researchers have found that the production of previtamin D3 in your skin varies depending on several factors, which include skin type, weather

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It's been awhile since I've updated here and would like to apologize for my absence..I've been busy yes, but that in no way implies I've stopped my fervent passion for healthy living, wellness and staying fit. So, I'm breaking my blog break with a brand spankin' new recipe for you to knock out of the park! If you haven't noticed, it's pumpkin season, and I LOVE Pumpkin. I also love using it in

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Power Smoothie 101-1 cup of Almond milk1 Tbsp. cold-pressed Flax oil1 Tsp. Bee Pollen granuals1 Tsp. Matcha Green Tea powder1 Tbsp. Raw Honey1 scoop of "Amazing Meal" chocolate or vanilla1 serving of a quality, non-junk whey protein supplement ( I use Life Extension's "Creatine, Whey, Glutamine Powder" in vanilla)1/2 cup of frozen mixed berriessmall handful of walnuts2 Tbsp. milled flax seedsdash

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A veterinarian who examined this weak, starving, dehydrated calf (pictured) on the farm of a Land O'Lakes milk supplier found that his skin was scalded from the chronic coating of urine and feces.As if you didn't need ANOTHER reason to boycott the conventional dairy industry..You probably recognize the name Land O'Lakes. You've seen the company's butter and milk products lined up on

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A lot of men these days are going to their doctors and asking for the "little blue pill" to help them increase their libido and/or treat erectile dysfunction. At $10 a pop, this could turn out to be an expensive little habit for the more amorous ones amongst us. Well, it turns out nature already has a solution to this dilemma, and just like viagra, it's Blue!! (only not from chemical dyes).I

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Excellent article by Dr. Mercola. Click the title above for a direct link!

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Do Drug Companies Secretly Favor a World Flu Pandemic?Shared via AddThis

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So, I was craving something SWEET tonight, but of course knowing me it had to be somewhat healthy too right! Keeping on that track, it of course had to be chocolate as well (duh). So what'd i do? I headed to the vita-mixer and...Made the best chocolate smoothie EVER! I know, i say everything is the best ever, but you know what, it's cuz it is! =)Here's the Low-down: my Almost Raw Chocolate

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(NaturalNews) This is a special report the FDA doesn't want you to read. In fact, this is the story that the corporate "leaders" of the natural health products industry don't want you to read, either. Why? Because they've all been hijacked by Big Pharma interests, and they no longer represent real natural medicine like the kind revealed in this story.Knowledge is a dangerous thing. It gives

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Euro-medJune 17, 2009 Global Research 13 June: It looks like governments around the world will either force these vaccinations on the public or launch a massive propaganda campaign to trick you into submitting to a jab. If they attempt to force these untested and essentially experimental vaccinations on you, cite the Nuremberg Code, which states: “The voluntary consent of the human subject is

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I thought I'd try a new approach on the sometimes *yawn* boring veggie burger. I usually dislike most veg burgers i try, and usually avoid them. BUT, the ONLY one i think is FANTASTIC is AMY's Veggie Quarter Pounders. These babies taste amazing and have a whopping 21 grams of protein which is about the same as a chicken breast. So give 'em a go and try this recipe to mix it up a bit!

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Are you sure you are getting enough of this vitamin which aids in cell formation & longevity, promotes normal nerve growth, boosts immunity, and supports your mood, memory, and energy.Dr. Mercola explains:

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Studies have shown that some forms of exercise may actually help you think better, while others have little or no impact on your brain matter.Read MORE HERE! http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/05/15/boost-your-iq-by-choosing-your-exercise-wisely.aspxAnd for other tips and ways to Exuhcise, check out the video below!!

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Staying Healthy Certainly, keeping yourself healthy and protected from all types of flu strains is a priority, now more than ever. Here are some suggestions: Good hydration with alkaline waterIf you don’t have access to an alkaline water machine, be sure to eat large amounts of alkalinizing, fresh vegetables and fruits such as broccoli, carrots, sprouts, avocados and berries. Here is a site with

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I suspect you have likely been alarmed by the media's coverage of the swine flu scare. It has a noticeable subplot - preparing you for draconian measures to combat a future pandemic as well as forcing you to accept the idea of mandatory vaccinations.On April 27 Time magazine published an article which discusses how dozens died and hundreds were injured from vaccines as a result of the 1976 swine

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MUST SEE TV!

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I've gotten a lot of requests to post exactly whats in my green super-food smoothie i drink almost daily. While I can tend to vary up my ingredients slightly from day to day, this is essentially what it contains. Remember this smoothie is chock a block of vitamins, minerals, aminos, trace elements, polyphenols, pro-biotics, phyto-nutrients, super foods, sea vegetables, and of course greens! All

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*****REVIEW*****“The Encyclopedia of Medical Breakthroughs & Forbidden Treatments is a document of immeasurable proportions. Following years of exhaustive research into a range of alternative treatments from Nutrition to Chinese Medicine to Herbal Medicine to high-tech breakthroughs, The Encyclopedia of Medical Breakthroughs is an assemblage of a veritable wealth of possibilities for virtually

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I can't think of anything better than infusing one of my favorite fruits with strawberries and rum! But indeed, The folks at Bacardi did just that with the launch of their new, naturally flavored rum called DragonBerry. Can you say hello to summer! So, what is it? It's a strawberry rum infused with the fresh, crisp flavor of the Dragon Fruit. (Which if you haven't tried yet, Trader Joe's has some

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I LOVE this hearty stew served with brown rice. It really captures the essence of the Medditeranean to me. I'm checking flights to Barcelona as we speak! Enjoy! xox.Hearty Fish Stew-1/2 c. olive oil1 clove garlic, chopped1 tbsp. basil1/2 tsp. red pepper1/2 c. dry white wine1 can Italian tomatoes2 tbsp. tomato paste8 oz. clam broth or juice1 pkg. frozen cod fillets1 pkg. frozen haddock1 lb.

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If you know me, you'll know my love for Kombucha! You know the Chinese tea, plant, or a mushroom that's not really any of these. In actuality, It's a delicious beverage made of living cultures of beneficial microorganisms AND G.T.'s has just come out with some Amazing, brand new flavors!! I have tried a few of them now, and I must say they have easily become my favorites. The subtle lavender

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While an apple a day has long been recommended to help keep the doctor away, new research suggests that if you’re looking to simultaneously ward off the oncologist, the neurologist, and the cardiologist, you would do well to consider increasing your intake of powerful disease-fighting blueberries.Once touted by Native Americans for its mythical ability to boost stamina, the tiny but mighty

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Vitamin E is a powerful, fat-soluble antioxidant that is vital to optimum health. It:1. Helps protect cell membranes from damage by free radicals and prevents the oxidation of LDL ("bad") cholesterol2. Is necessary for structural and functional maintenance of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle3. Assists in the formation of new red blood cells and helps to maintain stores of vitamins A and K,

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I get asked by a lot of people about alcohol and it's affect on the body in terms of health and fitness. I have a saying, Everything in Moderation (including moderation, hehe). The same is applicable with alcohol. I know far too many of you, personally, that have had one too many hangovers and no, they're never pretty! (Nor does the night before ever seem as fun when the head is a throbbin'!)

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Sesame Reduces Inflammation, Boosts AntioxidantsSesamin, one of the lignans found in sesame seeds, has been reported to possess antioxidant effects and to scavenge reactive oxygen species.17 It apparently acts as an anti-inflammatory as well, reducing inflammation by increasing levels of dihomo-gamma linolenic acid, a precursor of anti-inflammatory prostaglandin E1. Sesame also decreases

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Mushrooms are a big favorite of mine because they're delicious and often have medicinal properties. If you're not allergic and don't find them hard to digest, try these:1.Cordyceps: A Chinese mushroom used traditionally as a tonic and restorative. You can add whole, dried cordyceps to soups and stews, or drink tea made from powdered cordyceps.2.Maitake: This delicious mushroom provides

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BROCCOLI and ARUGULA SOUPThis is a clean, basic approach to soup that showcases the vegetable. You can make this with nearly anything – including peas and basil, zucchini, carrots and ginger. In this case, broccoli is made a bit more dynamic with a handful of peppery arugula. When you’re detoxing and drinking lots of juices and smoothies, it’s a nice change to have something warm. This recipe

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I Must say, when I read about this, I knew my personal campaign for taking Resveratrol on a daily basis was validated!!The January 1, 2009, issue of the American Association for Cancer Research journal Clinical Cancer Research published an article describing the discovery of Xianglin Shi, PhD and colleagues at the University of Kentucky of programmed cell death (apoptosis) in leukemia cells

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Fresh Mint is one of my favorite herbs. I use it in a lot of dishes that I cook, from Thai food to cocktails. It's a deliciously versatile, popular herb used around the world and really who doesn't love IT?! I'm asking you this Holiday season, to help out Crosby Mint Farm in St Johns, MI. It is the OLDEST mint farm in the USA and it's being foreclosed upon for missing ONE payment on their

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Yes, it's OK in moderation to do what you did on T-giving. I'm definitely not going to hold it against you! BUT, now that it's said and done, no excuses NOT to shed the extra poundage you may have accumulated over the weekend. I want FRESH Fruit tomorrow morning, egg whites, miso soup, why the Hell not. You need to get back on the track, literally, I want cardio cardio cardio all week, in the fat

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE my vitamin C! Unfortunately, most people don't get an adequate daily amount. (And No, the FDA guidelines for "adequate", really are not.) Especially necessary during the winter months as its immune enhancing properties are invaluable, you should be consuming 3-5,000mgs a day, which isn't that hard to do with the proper supplements. Vitamin C is water-soluble, so your body

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What is CrossFit?The CrossFit program delivers fitness that is broad, general, and inclusive. Our specialty is not specializing. Combat, survival, many sports, and life reward this kind of fitness and, on average, punish the specialist.CrossFit is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience. We’ve used our same

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I love the taste of pure, crystal salt, and those little white packets of processed table salt just won't do. Our bodies need a certain amount of salt daily, so why not give it the best you can? One of my fave choices is a light pink coloured rock salt from the Himalayan region, called (appropriately) Himalayan salt. Don't think any sleep was lost on naming that one. haha.It's actually a very

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Yes, I said it. Oh, and while you're down there....haha, kidding (kinda). BUT I'm not kidding about SAD or seasonal affective disorder!Winter is upon us and in many parts of the country (thankfully not mine, but I'm not rubbing it in...well, ok a little. ;-) The sun is waning or has been completely MIA. There's a few reasons that lack of sunlight can getcha down, that being the warmth factor we

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If you hate waiting in the bathroom for a movement that’s oh-so-reluctant to happen, try changing your snacking habits. Next time you get the munchies, smear a few celery sticks with a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter. Eating lots of water-rich foods (aka celery) and getting adequate magnesium (a la peanut butter) may help keep you regular. Keep It MovingA lack of fiber in the diet is a

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I just decided to blog about what im actually eating right now. One of my fave desserts is simple. Organic Berries, Raw Cacao (Chocolate), and Raw Manuka honey from New Zealand. Raw Cacao is considered a SUPERFOOD due to its extremely high anti-oxidant levels and healthy promoting properties. It actually surpasses pomegranate, acai, blueberries, Goji berries and all the other SUPERFOODS out

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I have long recommended fish as part of a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet. However, not all fish provide the same benefits, and some species should be limited or avoided altogether. If you don't like the taste of fish, you can still get the benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids by consuming daily a high quality fish supplement. I recommend Life Extension's Super Omega-3 EPA/DHA with Sesame Lignans &

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Persimmon season is here! I just picked up a few last night while getting dinner at Trader Joes. I love love love these little fruits that look like orange pumpkin tomatoes. They're not really like any other fruit out there, Sweet, subtle, just enough. LOADED with Vitamin C, I mean they just scream beta-carotene when you look at them so you know Vitamin A is involved THERE (70%!).. so go get

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I take Life Extension resveratrol every single day. Scientists have hypothesized that resveratrol may be a key component of the famous “French Paradox,” whereby the French traditionally were protected against heart disease despite a diet high in butter and animal fats. Resveratrol is a phytoalexin, a natural plant antibiotic which is produced by Vitis vinifera as a response to attack by molds.

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Miso is soy bean paste, which is an essential condiment in Japanese cooking. Miso is made by fermenting soy beans with salt and koji. Koji are fermented grains such as rice, barley, and soy beans. It takes about 10 months to a year for miso to be ready for use.RecipesMiso Soup with TofuIngredients:3 cups dashi soup stock1 block tofu3-4 tbsps miso paste1/4 cup chopped green onionPreparation:Put

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A pressed sandwich is a loaf of rustic bread that's split, filled with ingredients, and then wrapped and refrigerated overnight under a weight to flatten the layers and meld the flavors. This recipe makes sandwiches with these vegetables, but the basic concept is infinitely variable, so adjust the ingredients if you like. A mandoline ensures that the vegetables are sliced thinly and evenly. You

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Pepsi is being forced to change the labels on its Aquafina water to admit it is tap water. But that is just the tip of the iceberg, as activists are ramping up campaigns against the water-bottling giants, Coke, Pepsi and Nestle.The soft drink giant Pepsi has been forced to make an embarrassing admission: Its bestselling Aquafina bottled water is nothing more than tap water. Last week, Pepsi

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Healthnotes Newswire (June 28, 2007)—A new study finds that taking a combination extract of the herbs valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and hops (Humulus lupulus) can help people with insomnia fall asleep faster.“Valerian and hops are traditionally used as sleep aids,” said Dr. Uwe Koetter, head of research and development at Max Zeller Söhne in Romanshorn, Switzerland, and the study’s lead author

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Americans throw out 25 percent of the produce they buy because it’s gone bad. How to stop the waste? Know when to shop, learn which fruits and veggies don’t get along and which ones to keep out of the fridge.Perhaps you do it once a week. Perhaps only when you trace those sulfurous odors to your refrigerator’s crisper drawers. But eventually, you toss out spoiled vegetables and fruits. Lots of

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I'm pretty sure that I didn't know anything about açai berries a year ago.Or if I did, I instantly lumped them into the same "exotic ingredients I'm unlikely to try" category, which also includes mangosteen or goji berry. I thought that, if anything, acai berries were destined to be found only at the funkiest of health food stores, and not at my neighborhood ice cream parlor or watering hole.But

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Staples such as rice, corn and beans can make trips to a grocery store less expensive. But the biggest savings may come in health-care costs years later.(Courtesy of MSN Money.) By Scott McCredieWhat visitor to Whole Foods (aka "Whole Paycheck") hasn't stared in slack-jawed wonder at bluefoot mushrooms imported from Europe ($39.99 per pound), off-season organic grapefruit from Texas ($2.49 per

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Echinacea helps banish colds. Echinacea has no effect on colds. The verdict seems to shift with each new scientific study of the herbal remedy.In the latest twist, a review of more than 700 studies has concluded that echinacea has a substantial effect in preventing colds and in limiting their duration.The paper, published in the July issue of The Lancet Infectious Diseases, used statistical

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Huge Dust PlumesFrom China CauseChanges in Climate(Courtesy of Wall Street Journal)One tainted export from China can't be avoided in North America -- air.An outpouring of dust layered with man-made sulfates, smog, industrial fumes, carbon grit and nitrates is crossing the Pacific Ocean on prevailing winds from booming Asian economies in plumes so vast they alter the climate. These rivers of

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A huge U.S. study of middle-aged adults has found that drinking more than one soft drink a day - even a sugar-free diet brand - may be associated with an elevated risk for metabolic syndrome, a cluster of factors that boosts the chance of having a heart attack or stroke and developing diabetes.The researchers found that compared to those who drank less than one can per day, subjects who downed

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I'm not sure how this is possible but it IS! A Mexican tipping the scales at 560 kilograms (1,234 pounds) will be listed as the world's fattest man by the Guinness Book of Records, while a loss of 200 kilos (440 pounds) may make him the man who lost the most weight. "I'm glad to be in the Guinness Book as the fattest man. I am also happy to have lost 200 kilos," Manuel Uribe, 41, told AFP.Uribe

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***ATTENTION***Yes, it's time again for my weekly HOT PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT!!This week I'm gonna tell you about one of my favorite things in the world, a little drink that has been around a Loooong time but is only now starting to pick up speed amongst the west. Kombucha!!I know I know, it's tricky to say at first, but it's pretty much said how it's spelledKom.Boo.Cha. I have been drinking this

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Producing 2.2lb of beef generates as much greenhouse gas as driving a car non-stop for three hours, it was claimed yesterday.Japanese scientists used a range of data to calculate the environmental impact of a single purchase of beef.Taking into account all the processes involved, they said, four average sized steaks generated greenhouse gases with a warming potential equivalent to 80.25lb of

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I like to combine the tofu with Pad Thai noodles for a delicious meal. Try it out, experiment with this versatile recipie.Ingredients:2 pounds extra-firm tofu2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil1 clove garlic, minced1 scallion, sliced1/2 cup Ginger-Hoisin Balsamic Glaze (see recipe, below)1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)Oil

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Two-thirds considered heavy or obese now; rate still increasing, study finds.(story courtesy of Reuters wire)(my comments courtesy of me)If people keep gaining weight at the current rate, fat will be the norm by 2015, with 75 percent of U.S. adults overweight and 41 percent obese, U.S. researchers predicted on Wednesday.A team at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore examined 20 studies published

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Read this in the LA Times and found it interesting. Pack your bags!Vacations seem to do your heart good. The more often you take them, the less likely you are to have a heart attack.From 1965 to 1967, as part of the Framingham Heart Study, about 750 women ages 45 to 64 with no heart disease completed an extensive questionnaire about personal and lifestyle characteristics. The women were tracked

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This is something I just sent to MSNBC, and thought I'd share it with you all. I'll let you know if they post it. =)I have been a vegetarian, on and off for 10 years, and most recently a strict vegetarian, almost vegan for the past 6 months. The desire for me to eat meat is just not there anymore. I have noticed it wane more and more as I have stuck with my lifestyle now since February. I can't

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Unlike the Declaration of Independence stating that 'all men are created equal', all Fats are not on par with each other. No, not by a long shot.You may have recalled the "Low-Fat" craze of the 90's, which was basically a gimmick for multi-national food manufacturers to create new lines of "Fat-Free" or "Low-Fat" junk products filled with unnecessary sugars and starches. Well after that fad came

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. farmers are having a hard time keeping up with Americans' voracious appetite for organic foods, say industry leaders, who want federal officials to boost spending on crop research and market development.Organic food sales grow by as much as 20 percent a year and were forecast for $16 billion during 2006, or nearly 3 percent of all U.S. food spending, the Organic Trade

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These two foods are practically a staple among health-conscious celebs and foodies. Read on to find out why -- and how to pronounce them -- so you can casually order an açaí smoothie with all the cool of George Clooney. ;-)Açaí berries (ah-sigh-EE or ah-SIGH-ee): Brazilian surfers eat theirs with granola, and we know what their bodies look like! Packed with twice the disease-fighting antioxidants

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If you're a health nut *cough* =), munch on almonds with the skin they're in!The skins give almonds extra heart-protection powers, especially if you take some vitamin E or vitamin C to boot. So what's in the skin?Almond AttributesAlmonds abound with heart-healthy goodies, including vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, arginine, potassium, and fiber. The skins add even more

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Organic food really is better for you than conventionally grown crops, according to new research.A 10-year study comparing organic tomatoes with rival produce suggests they have almost double the amount of heart-protective antioxidants called flavonoids.According to the new findings levels of the chemicals quercetin and kaempferol were found to be on average 79 and 97 per cent higher,

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Yawning may appear the height of rudeness, but in fact your body is desperately trying to keep you awake, according to research from the US.Psychologists who studied 44 students concluded that yawning sent cooler air to the brain, helping it to stay alert.Yawning therefore delays sleep rather than promotes it, the study in Evolutionary Psychology suggested.The desire to yawn when others do so may

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Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and when we exercise, our water needs generally increase. As an individual becomes increasingly fit, his or her ability to sweat improves, which is a beneficial adaptation to exercising. The ability to sweat provides a natural refrigeration system to the body, cooling the internal temperature as it begins to rise during exercise. Actually,

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Here's some good and bad news for chocoholics: DARK chocolate seems to lower blood pressure, but it requires an amount less than two Hershey's Kisses to do it, a small study suggests. The new research from Germany adds to mounting evidence linking dark chocolate with health benefits, but it's the first to suggest that just a tiny amount may suffice.Volunteers for the study ate just over 6 grams

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Just for a chuckle. ;-) If you know me, you know my dislike for Ms. "Mann Coulter" and this made me laugh.

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From fruit to spices to meat, contamination fears and market possibilities are spurring a food irradiation revival. But how safe is the practice?India alone grows 1,000 varieties of mangoes in such delectable variations as the sweet, orange-skinned Alphonso, the Bombay Green and the Bangalora. Here in the U.S., we rarely see more than one lonely variety at the local supermarket, but that's all

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SUPER EASY recipe and perfect for summer! Pop it in the oven, go have a margarita and come back to a delicious and healthy meal. Enjoy!Ingredients needed:2 blocks of Tofu (coagulated with ngari) (cut into cubes)2 cups Whole wheat couscous2 tbsp olive oil3 tbsp tamari1 onion med (coarsely chopped)1 garlic sm to med (chopped or chunks)Fresh chopped cilantro to tastePreheat oven to 375 degrees.Let

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Learning Why Some People Just Can't Stop Building on Their Dreams. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Story?id=3339070&page=1

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Read this today out of Manhattan and found it informative. Aimed at NY'ers this information is indeed applicable to anywhere.The Bloomberg administration has launched the GreeNYC campaign, encouraging Gothamites to make 10 changes in our daily lives that will reduce the city's carbon footprint (the amount of climate-disrupting carbon dioxide the city's population as a whole adds to the atmosphere

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So, I'm on my routine weekly trip to Whole Foods, this is a few months ago and I stumbled upon a package that said "Himalayan Goji Berries". I had heard of Goji berries and Goji juice before but I didn't know a lot about them or what they were. Ok, first off you're shaking your head right now, to the first statement of my "Weekly" trip to Whole Foods. You're right, It was on one of my 3-4 per

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If Americans reduced their meat consumption by 10% it would free 12,000,000 tons of grain - enough to feed 60,000,000 people (the population of Great Britain)

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Have you ever picked up a package in your grocers and noticed a "NON-GM" label or printing on the package? You may have not heard of "genetically modified" food before but nearly three quarters of all processed foods contain genetically engineered ingredients, but you'd never know it by reading package labels.Let's discuss the risks of genetic engineering and how to avoid it.Nearly three quarters

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The USDA grossly underfunds the healthiest foods while pouring billions into a farm bill that supports many of the foods its dietary recommendations warn against.A long-running contradiction in U.S. farm policy is fattening the waistlines of Americans and the profits of agribusiness at the same time. For the 30 years that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been issuing dietary guidelines,

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If you believe the ads, cows’ milk is a powerhouse product, capable of unsticking a peanut butter mouth, making white-mustachioed celebrities look health-chic and building strong bones. But isn’t soymilk better for your heart? And goats’ milk easier to digest? And aren’t rice milk and nut milk skinnier? The fact is, milk drinkers have never had more options or been more confused. Here, how to

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Summer Squash is in the peak of its season!Summer Squash is one of the World's Healthiest Foods. This week we celebrate this summer favorite while it is in the peak of its season. Historically, summer squash was distinguished from winter squash because it was available only during the summer months, but you can now find it in your local markets throughout the year. Its delicate flavor, soft shell

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Fish oil supplements and regular exercise both reduce body fat and improve cardiovascular health. Could combining the two work better than either one alone?In the new study, overweight volunteers with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high triglycerides were randomly assigned to one of the following interventions:• fish oil,• fish oil and exercise,• sunflower oil (placebo), or• sunflower

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Healthnotes Newswire (June 14, 2007)—While probiotics are usually used to encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in the large intestine, new research suggests that they can also benefit the stomach, helping people with gastritis and peptic ulcer disease respond better to treatment.Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that can colonize the stomach, leading to gastritis and peptic ulcer disease in

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Turmeric has been on my spice radar for quite some time. Mostly because I'm a BIG fan of the curry. Tikka eggplant and coconut curry are my fave!BUT, You also could be doing a world of good for your heart and cardio system, so READ ON!Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. Turmeric has long been used as a powerful

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I get asked this ALL the time by Veggie "newbies", Now that I've given up meat, what do I eat?So, I dole out to you, some more enlightening information on my fave veggie meat. No, It's not another crap tasting "mock" meat like tofu hot dogs or fakin' bacon. haha.Seitan is pronounced [SAY-tan] (No, vegeatarians don't worship the devil, well except for satanist vegetarians, but I'm sure there's

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Hey Gang!Here's my weekly "New Item Alert"! It's basically a product I have tried, liked and that I reccomend for it's nutritional content, health benefits or simply because it ROCKS!SPOTLIGHT ON: MIMIC CREME! MimicCreme is the non-dairy, non-soy substitute for cream that truly is both tasty and healthy. And we make it available to you in three versions. There is an unsweetened version and two

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I came across this and thought it was useful to share with you! REMEMBER: USE CAUTION and DO ALL EXERCISES PROPERLY.

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Here's a quick list of ultimate "do" and "don't" foods for longevity.Life Extenders that I LOVE!Purified WaterGreen TeaGoji BerriesKombuchaFlaxseed and Flaxseed OilNuts (especially almonds, walnuts, and seed kernels)OatmealSprouted Whole GrainsSoybeansExtra Virgin Olive OilGreen-Leafy Vegetables such as Spinach, Kale, Mustard Greens, and Collard GreensVegetables (Broccoli, Cabbage, Tomatoes,

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So, Everyone has had days where they were feeling a little "blue". We all have been "down in the dumps" or felt "blah" or "blase" about things other than the Titanic (If you know what Im talking about you get MAJOR MEGA points!) haha. But when these feelings last longer than a couple weeks you may be suffering from depression. Depression affects 10 million Americans each year and it's estimated

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