This is a fascinating talk about happiness…research tells us…. http://www.podcasts.com/npr_ted_radio_hour_podcast/episode/the_pursuit_of_happiness photo credit to mgstanton
Healthy Living Tips
You can read about “BPS” in the below link or search internet for “cash register receipt BPS” but the short version is to be VERY CAREFUL whenever you handle cash register receipts because the potential toxicity is mind-blowing. A smart health nut knows to be careful and wash hands ALWAYS before eating but STILL basically don’t rub your eyes or face or anything after you touch a paper receipt. For one BPS article click here. The following tips are from [...]
Research on the effects of modern day technology (like texting and emailing) on your health. The article explains how “Doing too much, too fast, too often is bad for your brain. Multitasking drives up stress hormones which act as battery acid on the memory center of the brain and promotes system wide inflammation.” Read the full-story by clicking here: http://www.brendastockdale.com/2012/09/the-lonely-phone/ ————————————————————————– UPDATE: This documentary demonstrates evidence and linkages of Schuman Resonance, brain activity and effects of electro smog.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vb9R0x_0NQ From the [...]
“Running on Empty: How to Refuel When Your Life’s in the Fast Lane” Life.In.The.Fast.Lane.Part1 Click the above PART ONE of the talk to hear it. This part includes a brief introduction then a detailed review of the pros/cons vegetarianism. Life.In.Fast.Lane.Part2 Life.In.Fast.Lane.Part3 FREE–Monday, November 12th, 12:00-1:00pm, Health Talk for Students Come hear quick, easy-to-apply tips on staying healthy and happy despite the RUSH. Topics covered include: top ten nutrition must-knows (and how to apply them when you’re in a RUSH) and [...]
I like this article on 57 kinds of sugar, except the paragraph that implies agave nectar is as harmful as high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Now, reallly???! HFCS is man made and heated and cooled to EXTREME temperatures whereas agave nectar is a naturally occurring sugar; don’t tell me they are metabolized the same in the body, please. (More on HFCS on this post here.) Eating foods that are heated and cooled like that create free radicals in the body as [...]
I drink a smoothie almost every day. It is basically like my daily VITAMIN, because I’m not so good at remembering to take supplements. People always ask me what I put in my smoothie, so I will post here. I use 1/2 frozen banana. (I get bananas at the store and when they are ripe, I peel them and break them in half, then put them in a freezer bag. ) 5 ice cubes (optional) 1/2 cup fresh organic [...]
Hey, who doesn’t know about RICE COOKERS?!!! Secret: they were designed for the supremely lazy who also hope to eat and be healthy. So, here’s a photo: Instructions: There’s the number 1, 2, or 3, inside and you put 2/3 cup of rice or quinoa or pearled barley (add lil extra water) for each number. In other words, you put 2/3 cup of rice and fill to lil bit above the “1″ line Put 1 and 1/2 cups of rice [...]
