The Environmental Working Group just released their newest list of produce that is best to eat organic (dirty dozen), due to high levels of pesticides. The dirty dozen has added 2 veggies to its list making it a dirty dozen +2 (or a dirty bakers dozen +1, whichever you prefer). They also provide a list of... Continue Reading →
Bathroom update
After living with the sandstone red bathroom for 9 months we decided it was a little too loud of a color. Before my summer research project started I decided to spend an afternoon repainting. We decided to go much lighter and make it a creamy color. J was a little worried it would be too... Continue Reading →
What’s your body shape?
Image Source Knowing your body shape is important is knowing your health risks. Of the images above the apple, and possibly the rectangle, are at an increased risk of death and disease if they don't make living a healthy lifestyle a priority. This is because people who carry excess weight in their abdomen are... Continue Reading →
Garden
We wanted to plan a landscaped garden in the backyard. We cut out a 12'x16' section of sod (well, Jason did) but are only using four 4' x 4' plot for now. We made add more later. We also put in a compost bin, and plan to add some flowers for decoration - possibly marigolds... Continue Reading →
Front Yard Update
We have been doing some work outside and wanted to post a few pictures to update you all on the progress. Over spring break I back-filled the front with a few yards of dirt, as it was sinking towards the house. Last weekend I put pavers for the border while J worked on the garden... Continue Reading →
Orthorexia gaining media attention
MTV's TrueLife is having an episode on Orthorexia this Sunday. I haven't watched MTV in over 5 years, so I am ecstatic that I found this article. Orhtorexia is basically the obsession with eating healthy. Every person with orthorexia has extremely strong views for why they eat the way they do. Usually weight has absolutely... Continue Reading →
Recipe Update
I am sure you all were pleasantly surprised to find so many new recipes in the last few months. In fact, there were so many that Jason has some catching up to do! Because of this (and the fact that I am wrapping up an extra stressful block in the next week), there might be... Continue Reading →
what needs to be said about NSAIDs
This week was the start of a new physiology block with an amazing professor. His clear-headed view of health and wellness is so inspiring. He calls it his "soapbox" but I often get on the same soapbox, so to me, he is preaching to the choir (something that doesn't happen as often as I'd like).... Continue Reading →
VITAL Study!
Are you a female aged 55 or older, or a male aged 50 or older? Do you want to help determine the effects of vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids on cancer prevention? If so, PLEASE consider participating in the VITAL study. I have no affiliation with this study. It is being run by... Continue Reading →
Digestive Myths
Today's Dietitian had a great article a few months back on digestive myths. Take a look and see if you have been decieved: The Deceptive Dozen Myth 1: Excessive restrictions are necessary—and forever. People with digestive health concerns frequently wind up on overly restrictive diets. Foods are often inappropriately scratched off the “OK” list, resulting in... Continue Reading →
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