Honey "Nut" Cheerios

The not so nutty truth.
http://www.weightymatters.ca/2010/09/why-are-there-no-nuts-in-honey-nut.html

Superfoods

Add meaning to your daily eating rituals by knowing what vitamins are in the types of foods you eat. There are some foods in particular that have extraordinary nutrients in which we can all benefit from.  It is very important to choose wisely. Conventionally, many eat foods based on instant gratification,  without caring about the long-term effects of what they have eaten. Taste usually comes before health and it is one important factor to think about. Having fun with it! Going to your local farmers market and bringing home local, fresh, and health ingredients is a great way to get in touch to your "healthy side."Some of the fruits and vegetables that are on the top of the list of SUPERFOODS include: spinach, blueberries, bell peppers, apples,. . . . . .
Pics I took at my local farmers market! YUM ;D

For more information I highly recommend reading this article by Darya Pinto, a scientist and health blogger. 

Also check out this book, "The Worlds Healthiest Foods in The World" by George Mateljan. 

I leave you with a quote by the beloved Audrey Hepurn 

‎"For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek 
out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the 
hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it 
once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never
walk alone."
 

The Truth Behind Cosmetics...

The time has come for people all over the world to know about the truth. What is really in our cosmetic products? how is it regulated? are there carcinogens in baby products?

I recently wrote a very long research paper on this topic and boy are the facts staggering.
Here is a recent documentary made, which will explain exactly what I am talking about.
http://storyofstuff.org/cosmetics/

If you want to check how toxic your cosmetic products are(this can include anything from contact solution, lipstick, and mens deodorant)  go to http://cosmeticdatabase.com/

Why can't we all just live salubriously?
FDS

A way of life not a diet.

Food is the cornerstone of life. All over the world people of different cultural background eat different foods. Generally, here in America there is such a negative connotation attached to food. I truly believe in living and eating in a balanced manner. I read an article in The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mika-ono/5-healthy-eating-tips-fro_b_632977.html and it really rings true to the different values I believe is important to live a healthy life.

"Sour, sweet, bitter, pungent: all must be tasted" - Chinese Proverb

Healthy wishes,

FDS

How healthy is your diet?

Want to top them all? Heres a view on the worlds healthiest diet. Lets just say it is far from American.

http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/health/What-do-the-Worlds-Healthiest-People-Eat--85058407.htm

Ban on Soda and caloric soft-drinks-- YIPEEE

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/05/BAMU1E8QKR.DTL

Under an executive order from San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, sodas such as Coke, Pepsi and Fanta Orange are no longer allowed in vending machines on city property. Some of their diet counterparts are still allowed.

The ban includes non-diet sodas, sports drinks and artificially sweetened water.

Juice must be 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice with no added sweeteners, and diet sodas can be no more than 25 percent of the items offered.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports:

"It's all part of Newsom's effort to combat obesity and improve San Franciscans' health, similar to a national effort being championed by first lady Michelle Obama.

The mayor's administration points to studies linking soda to obesity, including a UCLA one released last year that found adults who drink at least one soft drink a day are 27 percent more likely to be obese than those who don't".

To read more about this topic click here.  

Live Life Holisticly....

This article is very interesting, and I think you will enjoy it too!

Maybe we should all think a little more about what we do everyday, and why....
just a thought.

Holistic Medicine: Ayurveda

on June 4, 2010

Ayurveda is the oldest and most holistic medicine in the world. Its teachings and practices were documented over 5,000 years ago in India, despite having a history that spans longer than what was documented.

Ayurveda has been referred to a holistic medicine that deals with both body and the spirit. In fact, ayurveda is more like a lifestyle and covers all aspects of health including nutrition and amazingly, surgery.

The main aim of Ayurveda is prevention. Ancient text tells us that humans should be able to live to be about 100 years old and that one can live to a ripe old age in good health, both physically and mentally. Ayurveda does not accept that getting old equals a failing health and a poor quality of life. Although these texts have been written several thousand years ago, Ayurvedic principles remain very much applicable even in today’s environment. It is possible for anyone to introduce Ayurvedic principles into their life. There are plenty of benefits that can be derived from doing so.

Ayurvedic practitioners will often strive to find health issues which may just be in their early stages and try to deal with them before they get more serious. In all, Ayurveda seeks to take a preventative stance when it comes to diseases, both physical and mental.
Because the the philosophy behind Ayurveda holistic medicine can be quite complex, it can take practitioners several years to understand and master this form of holistic healing.

However, I will attempt to give a brief explanation here on basic Ayurvedic principles, as provided by a practitioner friend of mind.

Through the years, Ayurvedic healing came up with three classifications or “doshas” which are said to govern all bodily processes. The 3 main doshas are Vata (air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (water). A person’s constitution type is dependent on whichever dosha that appears to be dominant. Each constitution type has particular strengths and susceptibilities.
Pita (fire) determines how you digest food, your metabolization of sensory perceptions and your emotions. Too much Pitta can lead to anger, criticism, acidity, ulcers, rashes and thinning hair. On the other hand, too much vata leads to worries, insomnia and constipation. Vata controls blood flow, waste elimination and your breathing. Someone with too much Kapha gains weight easily. Too much Kapah also leads to lethargy, congestion and allergies.

For an ayurvedic diagnosis, therefore, patients are classified by their body types which are determined by the proportions of the three doshas. When the doshas are not in balance, illness and disease results. Ayurvedic treatments are aimed at restoring harmony or balance to the mind-body system.

In Ayurveda, natural remedies are often used as treatments. For instance, herbal preparations may be prescribed. Often, an Ayurvedic doctor will advise a diet change as well. There is also a great focus on stress relaxation and Ayurveda can involve some deep relaxing massage techniques.

Today, there is rising interest in the area of Ayurveda holistic medicine by the western world. For instance, the neem plant which has been used for ayurvedic medicine for so many thousands of years, have been encapsulated after research and testing. Neem plant extracts are used for eczema, liver cleansing and other skin disease problems.

The rising interest by western doctors can only mean good news for us all. With more widespread awareness of ayurvedic herbs, people seeking treatment will find out that there are plenty of alternatives to conventional medicine. More choices and more analysis and information are privy to making informed health decisions for you and your family.

Source: http://www.holisticthoughts.com/uncategorized/holistic-medicine-ayurveda/