Articles tagged “Health”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Vegans Listen Up: Spirulina Provides the Most Sought After Nutrient, B12 By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 22 2010 Though this is certainly true of everyone, a deficiency in B12 is more common in vegans because B12 is found in animal products. If you're feeling really tired and rundown, you might not be getting enough. Vegetarians can get their fill from raw cow's milk or organic milk but in truth, there is no whole food source of B12 for vegans, except for spirulina. + READ MORE

World's First Medical Device Powered by Body Fluids By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Sep 20 2010 There's been a murmur in medical technology of devices powered by the human body, collecting energy from breath, muscle movement, or even the heartbeat itself. But now it seems that researchers have finally made an important breakthrough in creating a "glucose biofuel cell," or a device that is powered from the glucose and oxygen found in the body's fluids. + READ MORE

What's a Yoga Diet and Why is it Easier on the Planet? By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 19 2010 Yogis don’t really have diets in the traditional sense. It's more like a way of eating that promotes optimal health. But a yoga diet is one of the more responsible ways to eat. The diet is in line with a yogi's sense of compassion and need to promote peace down to the last bite. + READ MORE

Are You Toxic? Signs it's Time for a Seasonal Detox By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 19 2010 Many holistic health professionals and yogis like myself enjoy a cleanse a few times a year to remove toxins from the body and mind, maintaining health naturally. + READ MORE

Americans Fall Way Short on Fruits and Vegetables Even Including the Top Two: Orange Juice and Potatoes, Study Says By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 17 2010 This is scary stuff when you consider how much better a plant-based diet is for your health and for the health of the planet. If you're eating a plant-based diet, it's not hard to get enough fruits and vegetables. + READ MORE

Can You Eat With the Seasons and Eat the Rainbow at the Same Time? By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 16 2010 Can you really categorize fruits and vegetables by their colors? + READ MORE

Robotic Skin Could Restore Sense of Touch for Amputees By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Sep 13 2010 Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have made a breakthrough in creating a touch-sensitive "skin" for robots. It makes it possible for the same robotic hand to gently grasp something fragile in one instance, and keep a hold of something heavy in the next. But the e-skin also has important implications for people with prosthetic limbs -- it could restore the sense of touch. + READ MORE

Are Processed Foods Killing Our Taste Buds? By Rachel Cernansky IN Food & Health Sep 13 2010 The high sodium, sugar, and fat content in processed food can desensitize your taste buds. + READ MORE

Farming Helps Iraq and Afghanistan Vets Heal By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Food & Health Sep 12 2010 Nature has an immense power to heal, and an interesting trend is building among veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan: some are turning to the land to heal the emotional damage wrought by war. + READ MORE

Detox Your Mind: Yin Yoga Gains Popularity as More Americans Yearn to Slow Down By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 12 2010 "Taoist-based yin yoga targets the connective tissues, ligaments, joints and synovial fluid and the energy channels or meridians that the philosophy hypothesizes runs through them." + READ MORE

Winter Squashes are Here: Try a Butternut Squash Orzo By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 11 2010 With the season comes all the health benefits of the winter squash family. In fact, winter squashes are known for providing more bang for your nutritional buck when compared to summer squashes. + READ MORE

High Protein, Meat-Based Diets Mean Higher Mortality Rate, Study Says By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 10 2010 The study found that men and women who eat a high protein diet which consisted of a high percentage of meat and cheese, had a higher risk of early death. The study found, on the other hand, that those that eat a high protein diet which consisted of mostly plant-based protein had a lower risk than average of early death. + READ MORE

What are Essential Fatty Acids and Can You Get Them Without Eating Fish? By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 8 2010 Essential fatty acids are often associated with the regular consumption of fish like salmon and tuna. But for a vegetarian not so keen on contributing to an over fishing problem or eating an animal in the first place, fish are out of the question. Not to mention that the fattier fish are often higher on the food chain, which means they can have higher levels of mercury. + READ MORE

In Defense of Sidewalk Bike Riding By Team Treehugger IN Tech & Transport Sep 8 2010 As a new or continuing city cyclist, you are bound to hear the admonishment: "Don't ride on the sidewalk. It's dangerous." I swallowed that Kool-Aid for quite a while. After all, I want cycling to be a respected part of the transport infrastructure, and I want cyclists to be generally law abiding. But that word "dangerous," bandied about as it is so frequently in cycling, should serve as the first clue that there's more to the warning than you might think. + READ MORE

Blow to Dean Foods, Silk Soymilk: Whole Foods Teams Up With Earth Balance to Make Soymilk Organic Again By Rachel Cernansky IN Food & Health Sep 7 2010 Dean Foods, maker of Silk Soymilk, may have jumped the organic ship, but customers have not wanted to follow. + READ MORE

How Much Protein Do You Really Need Per Day? By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 4 2010 As more and more people go veg both for the health of the planet and in reaction to the sheer terror that factory farmed animals endure, it becomes evident that protein is available in a host of plant-based sources. How much protein do you really need? And what everyday sources provide ample amounts? + READ MORE

A Seasonal Appetizer: Eggplant Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 4 2010 These eggplants are thin and long with a light purple color and very thin skin. They work out well on the grill and have none of that bitter taste that can sometimes accompany the larger eggplants. + READ MORE

Sip Tea to Your Health: Alleviate a Variety of Ailments Naturally By Choosing the Right Cup By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 3 2010 As I've come to yoga, I've fallen even more in love with tea and all its health benefits. It's a natural cure for a host of ailments. So I decided to take an in depth look at the medicinal qualities of many of the teas I love. You can find a tea to treat whatever ails you. + READ MORE

Eat with Purpose! Drink SuperFruits By Laurel House IN Food & Health Sep 1 2010 The struggle to be fit is something that everyone can relate to- the SocialWife to the Single Working Mom, to the Recent College Grad. Even if we have the means to hire a personal trainer, it takes motivation, dedication, consistency, and fit daily decisions to be fit- long term. It takes a mindset. And that mindset is more than merely working out for an hour a day; it's often the little things that derail a fit life. + READ MORE

More Money, More Problems By Rachel Cernansky IN Work & Connect Aug 31 2010 When we think about money, we are not only less happy, but we appreciate even small things for a shorter period of time. + READ MORE