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WHAT to Eat?
by Kate Leinweber on Feb 12, 2012
My philosophy is to listen to my Grandmother! Let’s not reinvent the wheel here and just look back at Traditional Diets. After all Heart disease and cancer have only been increasing since the 20’s when industrialization of food was introduced.14 views
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White tea, witch hazel and rose extract are powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-aging botanicals. ~ Amelia Bentrup
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 12, 2012
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Remember your New Years’ Resolutions? No? Here are the Buddha’s all 12 (apocryphal) ways to fix that.
by Ricardo das Neves on Feb 10, 2012
My guess is if the Buddha did New Years’ Resolutions, the Four Noble Truths would’ve looked like this: 1. In life there is time-wasting 2. The origin of time-wasting is unconsciousness 3. To stop being unconscious you must know what you want and what you don’t want (duh!) 4. To know what you want and what you don’t want, walk the noble twelvefold path....134 views
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I am Utterly Obsessed. ~ Chelsea Tegtman
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 10, 2012
I believe I have become utterly obsessed with my body image and what I am putting into my body. I would probably even be considered to have an "eating disorder." Geeze, what a huge bummer! Or is it? Maybe this realization isn’t such a bummer; maybe it’s the doorway to loving myself again and the window to seeing the true image of the person in the mirror.304 views
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High fiber, low carbohydrate diet dramatically lowers inflammatory disease risk. ~ John Phillip
by Sheri McCord on Feb 10, 2012
Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have published the result of a study showing that a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as leafy green vegetables, legumes and other high-fiber foods, significantly reduces markers of inflammation associated with the onset of chronic disease.514 views
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Love of Cheese.
by Kate Leinweber on Feb 9, 2012
Now I allow myself to have natural cheese made with full-fat milk I am sated by the high quality fats, proteins and nutrients. This satisfaction leads to lower consumption. Moderation is the result. And moderation is the key to health.285 views
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5 Super Foods for Super Powers!
by Shawna Turner on Feb 8, 2012
Unleash your inner Super Hero with these Five Super Foods for Super Energy!255 views
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What to do when it becomes unbearable (don’t run for the hills).
by Writing Our Way Home on Feb 8, 2012
"To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest." ~Pema Chodron652 views
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The One Thing to Enhance Your Immune System.
by Dr. Paul Gannon on Feb 7, 2012
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Dealing with Death. ~ Hayley Samuelson
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 7, 2012
I’ve experienced first hand the rage, the tears, the depression, the numbness, the laughter, the confusion and what I’ve learned is that it never gets easier to deal with a new death.244 views
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Being A Writer Is Easy.
by Jennifer Fields on Feb 6, 2012
Being a writer is much like giving birth. A seed is planted. You're excited, you make preparations, you nourish the seed carefully, anxiously awaiting for it to mature. Finally, the time has come to introduce your creation to the world. It's scary. And messy. It's hard pushing your love out into the big scary world. There's even some screaming and some bloodshed.568 views
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Silent Ca-Ching: of Fish and Money. “Four Fish” Review.
by Karl Saliter on Feb 6, 2012
If I told you the picture is sexier than Cindy, that cheerleader who always looked down her nose at you, I'd be lying. Sexy it aint.37 views
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The Mind Window.
by Joseph Boquiren on Feb 6, 2012
My mind is weak, easily distracted and is prone to flights of Top Gun fantasy.52 views
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Yerba mate tea vs. colon cancer cells. ~ Tara Green
by Sheri McCord on Feb 6, 2012
The study suggests that the mate tea compounds not only have potential as anti-cancer agents, but may also be effective against other diseases associated with inflammation.171 views
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Are You a Yoga Show Off? ~ Charlotte Bell
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 4, 2012
When teachers show off, it causes at least some students to feel inadequate. Many will feel that they are not capable of doing yoga at all if they can’t do fancy poses. How many times have you heard someone say she can’t possibly do yoga because she is not flexible?3,697 views
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Meditation, the B52s, and Spaciousness. ~ Chad Woodland
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 4, 2012
Yes, we Shambhala Buddhist enjoy parties and we love to dance. So we're on the dance floor and the B52s Love Shack comes on and its always been one of my favorite tunes. Great times ensue154 views
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Be Careful of ‘Green’ Cleaning Products. ~ Dr. Joseph Mercola
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 3, 2012
The truth is, most cleaning products on the market are toxic chemical cocktails, and when you spritz your bathtub or kitchen counter with that brightly colored liquid you're exposing yourself and your family to endocrine-disrupting phthalates, carcinogenic benzene, and organ-damaging phenols, just to name a few.673 views
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Predictions for Year of the Water Dragon 2012.
by Jennifer Bonetto on Feb 2, 2012
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Who’s Brave Enough to Try Green Eggs & Ham? ~ Erin Keeley Phillips
by Yoga Pod on Feb 2, 2012
Around my house, I often find myself trying to convince my little boy that certain foods or clothes or places or people are “just like green eggs and ham." Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't -- but isn’t it funny that as adults we stop listening to these valuable childhood lessons? We often do not like "green eggs and ham yoga perspectives," even if we don’t know much about them.178 views
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Why you might stop reading this post before you reach the end of the first sentence.
by Writing Our Way Home on Feb 2, 2012
"Don't try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It's the one and only thing you have to offer." ~Barbara Kingsolver106 views
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Banish depression with the tree of happiness. ~ Carolanne Wright
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 2, 2012
The leaves of the Mimosa close during the night and when it rains. Due to this unique characteristic, it has been referred to as the "Sleeping Tree" in Japan. In China, it is known as the "Tree of Happiness" because of its calming herbal properties.87 views
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Rose hips provide vitamin C, relieve osteoarthritis, and may prevent diabetes. ~ Donna Earnest Pravel
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 1, 2012
Several medical studies were performed in the 1940s which showed the high levels of vitamin C contained in the tiny fruit. When Britain experienced difficulties in getting citrus fruit into the country during WWII, the British government began collecting rose hips to make rose hip syrup as a source of vitamin C.45 views
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10 Ways to Keep from being an Obnoxious Vegan. ~ Kate Bartolotta & Waylon Lewis
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 31, 2012
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10 Reasons Why I Deleted my Facebook Account.
by Sunita Pillay on Jan 31, 2012
Today I permanently deleted my Facebook account.11,752 views
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Pet Vaccinations – What is necessary? What is harmful? ~ Dr. Judy Jasek
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 31, 2012
Vaccinations have been the standard of care for disease prevention in veterinary medicine for many years. After 24 years in practice, I am not convinced that this is the best we can do for our pets.90 views
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Just because I’m an acupuncture-yoga-qigong healer type doesn’t mean I don’t know my football.
by Kristin Althea on Jan 31, 2012
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Using Primitive Wisdom to Radically Improve Your Health. ~ Dr. Joseph Mercola
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 30, 2012
"It can be tempting for us to simplify this observation into the easily digestible message that tooth decay and other degenerative diseases are simply a result of the transition to modern life and diet, but if we do this, we wind up missing the overwhelming emphasis that Price placed on what he called primitive wisdom."73 views
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The Guru.
by Joseph Boquiren on Jan 30, 2012
The gurus of ancient India were bearded and held classes in the jungle.236 views
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“Wellness that Worx” – American Alternative Health Care Ingenuity.
by Roger Wolsey on Jan 30, 2012
It dawned on Ms. Nelson, who also has worked as a marketing and communications consultant for businesses, that there was something she could do to help meet this need. Her vision was to create a win-win solution whereby clients in need can obtain alternative health care treatments at a reduced cost and whereby practitioners can grow their businesses by dramatically increasing their clientele. Hence, the “Wellness Networx.” Wellness Networx is a network of alternative health care providers in and around the Boulder area that offers services at affordable discounted rates for members.98 views
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Zombie Apocalypse In Your Studio.
by Karl Saliter on Jan 30, 2012
Everything is cool, warm ups are completed, and just as you’re busting out the first sun salutation, in walk the undead, and everyone gets mercilessly eaten.143 views
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7 Reasons to Feel Good About Not Feeling Good.
by Lynn Hasselberger on Jan 30, 2012
Sickness shows us what we are. ~ Latin Proverb624 views
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Centered in the City. ~ Danylö Böbyk {photography}
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 29, 2012
How to center ourselves in the most stressful surroundings.359 views
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My new secret word-of-the-year: s***loads.
by Writing Our Way Home on Jan 28, 2012
If you're going to sin, sin vigorously'. If we are tempted to do something 'wrong', we should do so whole-heartedly - in this way we more quickly learn what we need to learn.178 views
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Ginsberg, The Mayan Jungle & a Bear Who Will Eat You.
by Karl Saliter on Jan 27, 2012
This poem is Allen praying his grace transfer to you, reader. Praying for you to snap out of it, with the considerable evocative nuance of this master poet. He prays for you and to you, and none of it comes off as prayer.353 views
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Don’t Be a Jerk When Your Friend Has Cancer. ~ Danielle Foushée
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 27, 2012
Never say, “If there’s anything I can do to help, let me know ...” and then leave it open-ended. I can’t count how many people say this, and then never actually do anything to help.994 views
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Endometriosis & the Hospital. ~ Jennifer Leah Peck
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 27, 2012
Two nights ago, I found myself in the ER, hunched over in severe pelvic pain. I was pretty sure a cyst had burst on my ovary.170 views
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How to Tell if Your Doctor is on the Drug Industry’s Payroll. ~ Dr. Joseph Mercola
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 27, 2012
The drug industry really has not left one stone unturned when it comes to controlling the information that is disseminated about their drugs, and this includes the media. It's a simple idea: if you don't like the bad press you're getting, why not buy out the media so you can have a say in what gets printed?79 views
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Why My Diet is Better Than Yours.
by Matt Wallace on Jan 25, 2012
We are all so different, not to mention constantly changing. From our thoughts to our cells to our exposure to significant exterior stimulation like our culture and environment, we are constantly evolving and morphing into new people.443 views
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Endometriosis & What I’ve Learned about Women’s Health. ~ Jennifer Leah Peck
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 25, 2012
For me, sex hurt so much that I let out a blood curling scream. This is back when I thought I still thought I was attractive and men would want to sleep with me.1,067 views
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Back from Exile: Reclaiming Spirituality as My Birthright.
by Chris Lemig on Jan 25, 2012
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Nail Salon Nightmare: Mani-Pedis May Give You Hepatitis B. ~ Dr. Joseph Mercola
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 25, 2012
Simple buffing can create a nice, smooth sheen to your nails, without using any nail polish whatsoever. An added boon is that it may actually help your nails grow stronger and longer due to increased circulation, and you won't have to worry about chipped nail polish either.348 views
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The Wrinkles of Existence. ~ Amanda Ramcharitar
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 24, 2012
The dilemma with travel is that sometimes the outside world is very distracting in its beauty and mystery. Sometimes it takes being in one place to really see what is emerging from within oneself. This confrontation with oneself can be quite blinding at first.59 views
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Vegan? Subscribe to Netflix & Kiss Your Social Life Goodbye. ~ Kate Bartolotta & Waylon Lewis
by Kate Bartolotta on Jan 24, 2012
Week 4: in which the intimidated imperfect vegans get a little bit bored.144 views
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CDC Researchers Say Mothers Should Stop Breastfeeding to Boost Efficacy of Vaccines. ~ Ethan A Huff
by Brent Binder on Jan 23, 2012
Breast milk, of course, is a young child's lifeline. It naturally builds immunity during childhood development, and provides perfect and balanced nutrition necessary for human growth. Withholding breast milk in order to accommodate the rotavirus vaccine, as the CDC researchers suggest, is an absolutely insane notion that will deprive children of vital nutrition and proper immune development.173 views
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In Defense of Festivals: 10 Reasons to go to Wanderlust.
by Megan Romo on Jan 23, 2012
Okay, I know that Wanderlust has expanded over the years and along with their city events they have a number of other large festivals across the U.S., but I’m going to make myself a target and assert that not a one of them cam touch the scenery at the California Wanderlust site. Where else can you practice handstands 8,000 feet above sea level to the faint sounds of kirtan and a gentle pine scent that no car freshener can touch? Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevadas are extraordinarily compelling. Want to give Gaia some love? There’s no better place than Squaw Valley, CA.417 views
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The day the whales forgave us.
by Joseph Boquiren on Jan 23, 2012
Whales have an immeasurable capacity to forgive.314 views
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How Steve Gold Lets His Heart Be Known.
by Donna Freeman on Jan 23, 2012
Steve Gold talks about inspiration, affirmation and building community through song in this in-depth interview highlighting his latest album Let Your Heart Be Known.95 views
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Accuracy & Inaccuracy in Yoga Practice: It’s all About Perception. ~Kelly Larisey
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 23, 2012
Reflection after reflection, I began to spin my thoughts and rehash my class, wondering where I went wrong.166 views
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