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it becomes a process of “peeling the onion” by resolving first the superficial issue and then go on to resolving the deeper issues that might be at the core. Lot of time, taking care of the superficial issues often resolve the pain. However, it is really ...
125-127 Observational research indicates BMI increases as the amount of animal food in the diet increases, such that BMI is lowest in vegans (those who avoid all animal foods), higher in vegetarians who include dairy, eggs, and/or fish, and highest in non-vegetarians.126 A meta-analysis ...
If you've found that you have a hard time getting enough protein in a given day—which is especially common for vegans and vegetarians—a protein powder can be helpful to increase your intake. Whey protein powder, found in dairy products, is a common type of protein. Protein is important...
As for core strength--that's pretty much non-existent. And when it comes to weight-training, according to Randy Raugh, the Canyon Ranch physical therapist, and author of the excellent Prime for Life--Functional Fitness for Ageless Living--to get the maximum benefits you need to do it for...
Because B12 is a water soluble B-complex vitamin, it is considered to be non-toxic. Just to refresh your memories, here's what I wrote about my test results: About That High B-12 Test? If you're eating a vegan diet you need to take a vitamin B-12 supplement. The amount in a mu...
Vegetarians would often compare animals against plants, pointing out that one group is fighting for survival, acting in defense, while another lacks any protection mechanisms whatsoever. And though I won’t go into the moral dilemma of eating animals yet, there is one thing that most vegetarians...
Less Than Perfect:The inner white sleeve around the toothbrush is actually made from nonwoven polypropylene plastic, not paper. After receiving a shipment of the toothbrushes for the giveaway, I was curious about the shiny coating inside the wrappers and emailed the company to find out what it...
In fact, less than 10% of breast cancer appears to have a genetic basis. 1. Limit Alcohol Consumption. From the Nurses’ Health Study: alcohol converts androgens to estrogens; 1 to 1.5 drinks per day is associated with a 19% nonsignificant increase in risk for breast cancer; 2.5 ...
When vegetarians you know don’t partake in your Jell-O Pretzel Dessert Casserole at the company potluck, now you know why. A little known fact is that Peter Cooper (the inventor of the first steam powered locomotive) patented the first powdered gelatin, but Pearle, well, he perfected it...