Food, Inc.
Posted by Margaret in Books, Nutrition on 16. Nov, 2009 | 2 Comments
Food, Inc. reveals surprising—and often shocking truths—about what we eat, how it’s produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here.
The book explores challenges raised by the movie in 13 essays by experts featured in the film including…
Eric Schlosser on the industrialization of our food supply. Michael Pollan [...]
Vegetarian Kids Grow Up Just Fine
Posted by Margaret in Nutrition on 13. Nov, 2009 | 1 Comment
“Toddlers who refuse to eat furry animals; teenagers who suddenly hate everything their parents cook; children of vegetarian parents. Whether it’s your choice or theirs, raising a vegetarian kid can be a challenge. As vegetarianism becomes more accepted and maybe even more common – and that includes the nation’s younger set – here’s the good [...]
Eating Animals
Posted by Margaret in Books, Nutrition on 12. Nov, 2009 | 1 Comment
Jonathan Safran Foer best known for the novel Everything Is Illuminated writes in his new book, Eating Animals, that he struggled with ambivalence over eating meat for most of his life, but never committed until he adopted his dog, George.
Foer argues that there’s no difference between the value of the lives of pets and the lives of [...]
How to Find a Good Alternative Medicine Practitioner
Posted by Margaret in News on 11. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
Whether you’re getting a deep-tissue massage or trying acupuncture for the first time, picking the right alternative medicine professional is important to your health.
Here are tips to help you choose wisely:
Ask for referrals from your doctor, local hospital, or medical school.
Get a recommendation from a professional organization for the type of practitioner you are looking [...]
Alternative Medicine Becoming Mainstream
Posted by Margaret in News on 09. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
You or someone you know may be choosing to treat themselves using nontraditional methods, but to what end? An article in the Health section of the LA Times today stated that “Americans spent $22 billion on supplements in 2007″. Instead of surgery, pharmaceuticals or other traditional care, many Americans are opting for treating themselves with [...]
