http://www.dietmindspirit.org Maintaining a balance and living a beautiful life Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:40:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From the independent: "A group of islands with the potential to develop into a tourist paradise has been named as the country least equipped to withstand the effects of climate change. The Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean, between Mozambique and Madagascar, are a small nation of sparkling blue lagoons and picture-postcard ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/07/05/canada-is-the-best-place-to-escape-climate-change/ From Paul Craig Roberts at Counterpunch: A Totally Lawless Regime Think about this question: In the 21st century what regime is more lawless than the Bush Regime? Everyone is entitled to his own answer. The only answer I can come up with is the Zimbabwe regime of Robert Mugabe. Voted out of power ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/06/22/no-one-in-america-is-safe-from-the-government/ From diseaseproof: "Tyramine Mechanism: amino acid and vasodilator Found in: aged cheese, wine, chocolate, smoked, cured or pickled meat, processed meats, tofu, some fruits and vegetables such as eggplant, avocado, bananas and raspberries Food Additives: Nitrites, MSG Mechanism: preservative that excites neurons and has been linked to the onset of migraines; research is inconclusive. Found in: ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/06/21/what-triggers-migraines/ Kindle - Happily say buh-bye to paper and give dad something where he can wirelessly download from more than 125,000 books, newspapers, magazines and blogs in less than a minute. Reel Mower - The environmentally friendly Reel mower with a grass catcher provides a crisp, clean cut with a slicing ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/06/11/eco-gifts-for-eco-dad-ideas-for-fathers-day/ Wise words from marketing guru Seth Godin: "Angry people are different from other people. They are not just an inch or two along some curve. Instead, there's a gap in the curve, a vertical chasm, separating the angry from everyone else. You may encounter angry prospects (angry before you even got there) ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/06/07/seth-godins-angry-people-chart/ This is a call to action: read this book. Famed Charles Manson prosecutor and three time #1 New York Times bestselling author Vincent Bugliosi has written the most powerful, explosive, and thought-provoking book of his storied career. In The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder, Bugliosi presents a tight, meticulously researched ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/05/30/why-arent-americans-doing-anything-about-george-w-bushs-crimes/ According to the Associated Press, since meat prices have skyrocketed, people have resorted to buying canned meat, namely: Spam. ICK! All I can say is: DON'T DO THAT! Why? Because anything processed and canned is treated with chemicals such as sodium nitrites (to keep its color and to preserve it) and salt. ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/05/29/dont-replace-meat-with-spam/ From wikihow: "Whether genetically modified (GM) foods are safe or beneficial is still controversial, but some people would prefer to avoid them until the evidence is clear. Most foods we eat may contain ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs)--everything from baby formula and food to our dairy to even our ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/05/28/how-to-avoid-genetically-modified-foods/ Did you know that many of the drugs you're prescribed, can actually HARM you? It is so shocking that these things are supposed to be helping us but in most cases, they don't. They simply feed the greedy pockets of big pharmaceutical companies. How do we know which drugs do ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/05/16/what-do-prescription-drugs-really-do-to-you/ From the positivityblog: 1. Change yourself. “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” “As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remake ourselves.” If you change ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/05/14/10-ways-to-change-the-world-by-gandhi/ Undumb info from Dumblittleman: "Spicy Nuts. Now regular nuts meet our A, B and C requirements. They're crunchy and interesting and full of fat, fiber and protein. But if you had a trough of them at the office, you'd be buying new pants weekly. That's why I like spicy peanuts, they're self ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/05/08/5-snacks-to-get-rid-of-your-daily-afternoon-fatigue/ Ha! You thought I was going to say, "with a rubber hose," didn't you? Maybe not. Anyway, thought I'd let you know about these nose filters since it's allergy season. From inventorspot: "Ever since I was a child, I’ve been allergic to polluted air. Leave me breathing fumes for a few ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/05/07/up-your-nose-with-afilter/ From moolanomy: "I came home from work last night and my wife handed me the May issue of Parents magazine. She pointed out an articled called “25 Ways to Save Money on Health Care” by Teri Cettina. She thought I might like it, and she was right! I am going to share ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/04/25/25-ways-to-save-money-on-health-care/ On this day paying hommage to the Earth, let's read something by the awesome Michael Pollan: "Why bother? That really is the big question facing us as individuals hoping to do something about climate change, and it’s not an easy one to answer. I don’t know about you, but for me ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/04/22/earth-day-why-bother/ From rd: "While some vitamin supplements can boost your health, others may actually harm. Wild Claims Google “vitamins” and you get 50 million results and the wildest claims you can imagine. That’s almost six times more than what you get for “Brad Pitt,” but the descriptions are just as breathless. As you navigate ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/04/10/vitamins-good-for-you-or-do-they-just-give-you-expensive-pee/ From nutraingredients: "Products containing high fructose corn syrup cannot be considered 'natural' and should not be labeled as such, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said. The decision is likely to cause a massive stir in the food and beverage industry, where a discreet battle has been raging over the ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/04/05/fda-says-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-not-natural/ From webmd: "Whoever coined the term "necessary evil" might have been thinking of pain. No one wants it, yet it's the body's way of getting your attention when something is wrong. You're probably sufficiently in tune with your body to know when the pain is just a bother, perhaps the result ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/29/7-types-of-pain-that-should-not-be-ignored/ From discovery: "How long has it been since you really enjoyed a glass of water? Odds are, any number of things in your H2O (both better and worse for you than just regular water in its unspoiled state) have tainted your chance to experience this life-giving liquid at its best. I recently had ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/27/the-worlds-best-water/ Instead of using chemical dyes that are not friendly to the environment and are not always necessarily that safe - especially if you eat the eggs later, use dyes made from nature. You may have to soak the hardboiled eggs in the liquid much longer than with commercial dyes but ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/22/natural-easter-egg-dyes/ From the Whole Earth Generation Contect (Whole Foods): Now's your chance to inspire the world and make the planet a greener place. Are you under 18 and thinking green? Show us what you're doing to be a part of the Whole Earth Generation. Are you recycling at your school? Planting trees? Forcing ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/22/under-18-show-the-world-how-to-save-the-planet/ Reduce your negative impact on the earth and have an eco wedding (also called eco friendly weddings, green weddings, sustainable weddings). How? To start, here are some suggestions regarding eco-wedding dresses: Forget White White Dresses You might not know that many people die because of the toxic chemical process used to ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/22/tie-the-knot-the-eco-friendly-way-green-white-weddings-dresses/ Spring has sprung sort of and the weather is warming up. Well, it's supposed to be warming up in most parts of the world and that means it's time to think about flea control for your beloved pets. Since most flea collars use very strong chemicals, keep your little cutie safe ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/20/natural-safe-flea-collars-for-dogs-and-cats/ Times are tough right now in the U.S. The strongest currency, the greenback, has dropped to number 2. Yup, now the euro is number one and well, it looks like it'll be like that for a while. During times like these, anything can happen, including losing your job. If you ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/17/ways-to-recession-proof-your-job/ The Empowered Patient - is a new must-read book from author, Julia Hallisy. She has written something so fundamentally necessary that everyone will benefit from reading it. Some background: Her daughter, Kate, had been diagnosed with a fast-spreading cancer of the eye when she was just five months old. She'd ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/13/new-book-the-empowered-patient/ From AP: PALENQUE, Mexico (AP) -- North American Indians assembled in the shadow of ancient Mayan pyramids Monday discussed how their tradition wisdom could help save the planet, and were told that even indigenous cultures have struggled with environmental abuse. More than 200 leaders from 71 American Indian nations in Mexico, the ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/11/north-american-indians-doing-their-part-to-save-the-world/ From the nyt: "In 1968 a Chinese-American physician wrote a rather lighthearted letter to The New England Journal of Medicine. He had experienced numbness, palpitations and weakness after eating in Chinese restaurants in the United States, and wondered whether the monosodium glutamate used by cooks here (and then rarely used by ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/08/msg-the-secret-killer-behind-the-savor/ From bbc: "A 101-year-old man has his sights on the London Marathon in a bid to become the world's oldest competitive runner. Working plumber Buster Martin ran Sunday's Roding Valley half marathon in Essex in five hours 13 minutes, and is now focusing on London's 26-mile event. On finishing the run, the first ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/06/101-year-old-man-to-run-london-marathon/ From Reuters: "RIVERDALE, California (Reuters) - Imagine a vat of liquid cow manure covering the area of five football fields and 33 feet deep. Meet California's most alternative new energy. On a dairy farm in the Golden State's agricultural heartland, utility PG&E Corp began on Tuesday producing natural gas derived from manure, ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/06/cow-poo-gas-to-power-homes/ From AP: Gorton's Inc. recalled about 1,000 cases of frozen fish in 10 states on Friday after confirming items a Pennsylvania woman reported finding in her food were pills. Gorton's voluntarily recalled the product as a precaution while a laboratory conducts further tests to determine the nature of the pills. The results ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/05/gortons-fish-recall/ Twinkie, Deconstructed: My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients Found in Processed Foods Are Grown, Mined (Yes, Mined), and Manipulated into What America Eats - Like most Americans, Steve Ettlinger eats processed foods. And, like most consumers, he didn’t have a clue as to what most of the ingredients on ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/02/book-twinkie-deconstructed-my-journey-to-discover-how-the-ingredients-found-in-processed-foods-are-grown-mined-yes-mined-and-manipulated-into-what-america-eats/ From the slttribune: "Most Utah consumers want to know what's in their food and how it is produced. Some prefer vegetables and fruit that are grown without pesticides, and milk and meat that are produced with no growth hormones. Food grown under those conditions and other federally mandated standards can be labeled ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/03/01/a-non-organic-farmer-doesnt-want-you-to-know-if-theres-hormones-in-the-milk-you-drink/ From apartmenttherapy: "Picking out a pillow must be one of the most subjective and personal choices one can make for their personal well-being. It's just a pillow, but it makes a huge difference between having a good night's rest and one tossing and turning. Another consideration for many is allergies. Although ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/29/pillow-stuffing-natural-alternatives/ Perhaps not totally aware of it, nearly half of all teenagers bought online music and software and downloaded it, instead of buying CDs, which is a great relief to the environment. You see, all of those billions of CDs and plastic CD cases will eventually end up in a dump ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/28/48-of-teenagers-didnt-buy-cds-last-year-yay/ From the guardian: "Prozac, the bestselling antidepressant taken by 40 million people worldwide, does not work and nor do similar drugs in the same class, according to a major review released today. The study examined all available data on the drugs, including results from clinical trials that the manufacturers chose not to ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/27/further-proof-that-pharmaceutical-companies-are-evil-prozac-does-not-work/ I personally would like to stay away from engineered foods but it's so hard to do that if you live in the U.S. Many people don't believe it does any harm but I do. Why take the chance on your health and the health of your own kids? Find out ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/26/is-eating-genetically-modified-foods-safe/ From the independent: "When he's expecting visitors, Steve James watches out the windows so he can catch the look on their faces when they see his house for the first time. "It's always the same," he say. "There's an intense stare and total mystification, as if they can't quite believe what ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/24/an-eco-house-for-only-8000/ From The National Post: "The spice that gives the kick to many Indian curry dishes might also help prevent the ravages of heart failure, a surprising new Canadian animal study has concluded. Researchers at Toronto's University Health Network found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, both prevents and dramatically reverses enlargement ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/23/turmeric-could-help-with-heart-failure/ Here they are. http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/23/5-deadliest-effects-of-global-warming/ From adage: "College students, increasingly concerned about the source and quality of food they're eating, are demanding that schools purchase regional produce. That's forced major food-service companies to scramble for grass-roots alternatives -- and allowed some nimble regional rivals with good local connections to elbow their way into the $5 billion ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/22/college-students-demand-organic-fare/ From the sun: REGULAR mobile phone users are up to 50 PER CENT more likely to develop mouth cancer, boffins claim. And those using phones in the countryside may be even more at risk – because handsets give off more radiation in areas with poor coverage. Experts linked mobile use to cancer of ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/21/regular-cel-phone-users-are-50-more-likely-to-develop-mouth-cancer/ Armless guitar player. Click here to see the video. http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/20/inspiring-stories-guitar-player-in-balboa-park-san-diego/ From polidics:Bayer AG has sent a drug that is infected with the HIV virus to France, Japan, and, Spain and is being used by and infecting children in those counties with HIV. The stench doesn’t stop there. Congress has knowingly allowed Bayer to continue to sell this death product to ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/19/bayer-ag-corp-aspirin-spreads-hiv-worldwide/ Remember when I wrote about why you shouldn't eat popular cereals? Well, I found another reason and it's a doozy. It's more than that, even. It should be the clincher for you to give up these industrial cereals. There was an experiment with three groups of rats: one group ate corn ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/18/more-reasons-to-give-up-cereal-especially-corn-flakes/ From My Aspartame Experiment: When Victoria Inness-Brown contacted me about “explosive information” concerning aspartame (Equal,NutraSweet) the controversial, artificial, chemical sweetener, I didn’t know what to expect. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence of aspartame’s danger to human health (tires have been recalled for less) it remains in 6,000 food, drink and ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/15/if-aspartame-does-this-to-rats-what-does-it-do-to-humans/ Some people hate Valentine's Day with the passion of a thousand suns and are known to spend the day binging on junk food, chocolates, booze and whatever can fill a "gap" if you know what I mean. (I mean an emotional gap!!!) - calling today, "I hate Valentine's Day so ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/14/turning-valentines-day-around/ Figs - A popular aphrodisiac with the ancient Greeks and Egyptians. These crunchy sweet yet soft luscious fruit are known to build up sexual stamina because of the high amino acid content. Garlic - Probably best not to eat this just before your Valentine's date. However, garlic contains allicin, which is ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/13/natural-aphrodisiacs-to-increase-your-sex-drive-just-in-time-for-valentines-day/ From Men's Health: 1. Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing 2,900 calories 182 g fat 240 g carbs Even if you split this "starter" with three friends, you'll have downed a dinner's worth of calories before your entree arrives. Follow this up with a steak, sides, and a dessert and you could ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/12/thought-you-might-like-to-know-about-the-worst-food-in-america/ Sometimes you just have to step back from life's overflow of information, and from the endless alarming news you hear day after day - to play... Attack of the Killer Broccoli! Use the arrow keys to move and spacebar to shoot. Remember to take your vitamins. May the best vegetable ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/11/attack-of-the-killer-broccoli/ From AP: "The World Health Organization warned in a new report Thursday that the "tobacco epidemic" is growing and could claim 1 billion lives by the end of the century unless governments dramatically step up efforts to curb smoking. In its first comprehensive report on tobacco use in 179 countries, the U.N.s ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/10/tobacco-could-kill-1-billion-by-2100/ Yesterday I went on (and on!) about how bad and unhealthful popular breakfast cereals are, but I didn't even suggest any breakfasts that are healthy for you. How RUDE of me. Here are some ideas, so please, please, please don't eat that bowl of crap anymore. First, here is a general ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/09/healthy-organic-breakfast-ideas/ Yeah, breakfast cereals are easy and hassle-free in the mornings and well, you like them! I know! Just pour them out of the box and into the bowl, pour some milk and voila! Breakfast in a bowl. You're right to say they're easy; I won't argue. You might think they're ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/08/why-you-shouldnt-eat-popular-breakfast-cereals/ I'm blessed and cursed with an ultra sensitive sense of smell. While it's great when tasting complex foods and wines because I can pick out each food ingredient easily, when it comes to people with dragon breath, aka dog breath or halitosis, I get VERY offended by such a vile ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/07/you-have-bad-breath/ Zen Silk Bath Salt Bottle Tranquility - Pour some of these salts into your next bath and experience the difference of silk. The salts soothe muscles while the silk softens skin. Creamed Sugar & Coconut Milk Scrub - SheaShea combines the fabulous properties of Unrefined/Organic African Shea Butter (solid) and Shea ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/06/valentines-gifts-for-your-organic-natural-sweetie/ I apologize. I know it's Monday and Mondays can sometimes be hard, and it's the last thing you'd like to discuss but the harsh realities of life...well, must be faced head-on. Planning ahead is so much better for you because then you won't have to worry and stress. Try not ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/04/doing-things-at-the-last-moment-is-not-really-all-that-great-for-your-health/ From BBC Health: "Men who consume two or more sugary soft drinks a day have an 85% higher risk of gout compared with those who drink less than one a month, a study suggests. Cases in the US have doubled in recent decades and it seems fructose, a type of sugar, may ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/03/sugary-drinks-with-corn-syrup-have-been-blamed-for-a-surge-in-cases-of-the-painful-joint-disease-gout/ Sure, there are gobs of reasons to stop smoking. Here are some examples but you'll definitely know which one is THE reason... 12. Because it'll KILL you - and quitting would reduce that risk. But that's not the one reason I'm talking about. No, no. I know you can get lung, ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/02/guys-you-only-need-this-one-reason-to-quit-smoking/ From reuters: Opponents of biotech crops said on Wednesday they were filing a lawsuit to challenge the USDA's deregulation of Monsanto Co's genetically engineered sugar beet because of fears of "biological contamination" and other harm to the environment. The Center for Food Safety, the Sierra Club and two organic seed groups said ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/01/monsanta-releases-more-genetically-modified-frankenfoods/ As consumers, we should make informed decisions about what we choose to buy. With diamonds, consumers need too know that more than half of the world's diamonds come from Africa and India, by which they're mined using slave labor. Oftentimes, the diamonds' profits fund the revolutionary (war) operations taking place ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/02/01/diamonds-that-are-conflict-free-and-come-from-ethical-sources/ From alternet: Will a TV show be canceled because it features an attorney who successfully argues that a mercury-containing flu vaccine caused autism in one kid? On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics will release the contents of a foreboding letter sent last week to ABC/Disney executives, demanding they cancel the January ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/31/pediatricians-try-to-censor-abc/ Cheap cheap fish! The above is an ad (from one of the large supermarket chains in France) for the fish known as Pangas (also called, Pangasius, Vietnamese River Cobbler, Basa Fish and White Catfish, Tra, Gray Sole). It was a reminder to tell you about the dangers of this strange ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/30/why-you-shouldnt-eat-this-fish-pangas-pangasius-vietnamese-river-cobbler-white-catfish-gray-sole/ From the telegraph: "Parents who feed their children ready-made puddings are unwittingly giving them excessive amounts of salt, according to health campaigners. Nearly half the recommended daily salt intake for a young child is hidden in one serving of supermarket-bought jam roly poly, treacle sponge or sticky toffee pudding, a report reveals. The ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/29/hidden-salt-in-food-a-health-risk-to-children/ You might not want to hear about this but if you read it here, maybe it'll make you think about your soda consumption. For one and the most important reason: soda can cause a myriad of health problems. Is it worth it? I don't think so. I gave up soda ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/28/why-you-should-give-up-soda-pop/ With the world economy on shaky grounds, one the best and most environmentally friendly ways to be a consumer is to swap items or buy used objects. It's less wasteful to do this and it can be a really fun activity. Even without the economy going downhill, doing this type of ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/27/ikea-furniture-swap-february-9-in-amsterdam/ Achieve a Deep Uninterrupted Sleep -Today Americans get 25 percent less sleep than they did a century ago. Nearly 4 out of 10 don't get the minimum 7 hours of sleep necessary for optimal health and daytime functioning, while 15 percent get less than 6 hours most nights. Since we're all ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/26/related-news-tidbits/ Florida surgeon Dr. J. takes an interestingly terrifying peak at the effects of obesity in men. He says that when men gain weight, abdominal fat changes testosterone to estrogen that remains stored in all that extra fat. The unfortunate result is a shrinking “Mr. Happy” (or whatever you call your ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/25/fat-men-and-shrinking-penises/ Excerpt from rense.com: "Efforts continue to ban this deadly excitoneurotoxic carcinogenic drug that is addicting the public and triggering so many symptoms and diseases from MS and lupus and seizures to Parkinson's, diabetes and obesity and even blindness and death. An aspartame documentary, Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World, explains how Don ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/25/hawaii-bans-aspartame-nutrasweetequal-mahalo/ If you think the title of this post sounds a bit geeky, you'd be right. Optimism one point OH sounds happy but is a serious little software application that identifies the triggers of depression. It helps make strategies to maintain long lasting mental health. When people have mental health issues, particularly ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/24/optimism-10/ From NYT: Recent laboratory tests found so much mercury in tuna sushi from 20 Manhattan stores and restaurants that at most of them, a regular diet of six pieces a week would exceed the levels considered acceptable by the Environmental Protection Agency. Sushi from 5 of the 20 places had mercury levels ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/23/high-mercury-levels-are-found-in-tuna-sushi/ Um. Yes I know this is an embarrassing topic for you (not me, I don't have hemorrhoids!) but it really needs to be addressed these days. Denying that you have them isn't productive so cut it out right now and admit you have hemorroids. Let's say it out loud together, ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/22/you-have-hemorrhoids/ Check it out and I swear you'll feel better. Click here to watch the video http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/21/if-this-doesnt-put-a-smile-on-your-face-you-need-help/ You heard me. Of course some of you might vehemently disagree with me that "mindfulness" can occur in business - it's just that... that isn't happening where you work. If that's the case, I'm very sorry to hear that, but have hope. Mindfulness in Business is very possible and in ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/20/mindfulness-and-business-are-not-oxymorons/ Needless to say, no matter how good that pizza looks, you shouldn't be eating that polymethylsiloxane! And remember what Robyn O'Brien says, "Never eat anything you can't pronounce." (Those things are not meant to be eaten.) From The Milkweed: "Last month, The Milkweed detailed how Pizza Hut restaurants illegally claim to use ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/19/pizza-huts-cheese-is-silicone/ Just remember all of the fiascos caused by the FDA... From alternet: It's possible to read all 300-plus horrifying pages of a new Food and Drug Administration subcommittee report describing the agency's slow asphyxiation by prolonged budgetary constraints without learning who is responsible for its decline. Subcommittee member and attorney Peter Barton Hutt, ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/18/fda-approves-cloned-meat-dont-believe-them-when-they-say-its-safe/ From Opednews: Well, now we know. Scientists have documented that the Bush/Cheney administration has been a greater threat to Americans’ health and safety than Osama Bin Laden and his terror band. Specifically, The New York Times, in its science section today, reports that a new study published in the Archives of General ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/17/bushcheney-administration-is-a-greater-threat-to-americans%e2%80%99-health-and-safety-than-osama-bin-laden-and-other-terrorists/ I know. That rhymes.Many of you live in climates where you'll have a long spurt of very grey, cold, rainy or snowy weather during the winter time, and it leaves much to be desired in terms of staying active and keeping fit and happy. Unless you like using the weather ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/15/keeping-fit-and-happy-when-the-weather-is-crap/ The mind's capacity is limitless, and its manifestations are inexhaustible. Seeing forms with your eyes, hearing sounds with your ears, smelling odors with your nose, tasting flavors with your tongue, every movement or state is all your mind. At every moment, where language can't go, that's your mind. All know the ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/14/thoughts-from-bodhidharma/ From NewScientistTech: "Edible antifreeze developed by a US researcher could keep ice cream tasty and smooth, and prevent other frozen foods from being ruined. The antifreeze contains proteins similar to those that help "snow flea" insects survive winter without freezing solid. The taste of good ice cream depends on a blend of ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/13/this-is-wrong-edible-antifreeze/ People seeking to improve themselves tend to be voracious book readers so from time to time, I will have some relevant book recommendations. I hope you will be happy to include it in your library. Here's today's: Mind Training, The Great Collection (Library of Tibetan Classics) is an English adaptation of ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/12/book-mind-training-the-great-collection/ Mother of three, Robyn O’Brien has looked deep into the perplexing world of childhood food allergies and sees a conspiracy inside the food industry. "Ms. O’Brien encourages people to do what she did: throw out as much nonorganic processed food as you can afford to. Avoid anything genetically modified, artificially created ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/11/parents-your-kids-shouldnt-eat-processed-food/ "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti" - Hannibal Lecter Sorry bout the unrelated cannibalistic reference from Silence of the Lambs. I'm a brat! From NewsTarget: "Two years ago this month a good friend of ours joined us for a humble beginning of our natural nutrition and ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/10/fava-beans-as-hormone-replacement/ If people could change just one thing about themselves and only one thing, I'd wish for them to choose: eating healthful, unprocessed, untreated, organic REAL food. Why? Food is where practically everything begins and what you eat is directly related to how you feel physically and emotionally. Don't believe me? ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/09/if-people-could-change-just-one-thing-about-themselves/ Duh. I know breathing is important to live but there's much MORE to breathing than people realize. If you simply take time to be aware of breathing in and breathing out, a wonderful thing happens: You stop thinking, particularly about all the chaos that is swimming around in your head. Whether ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/08/the-importance-of-breathing/ It's a known fact that the power of positivity has had amazing beneficial effects on people. Studies have shown that positive people tended to be in better health throughout their lives, and well, face it, more likable. I mean, who likes a grump?? Not me. There's nothing worse than a ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/07/how-to-think-more-positively/ If money is your greatest obstacle in Life, what are you doing to break it down? No matter what your income, here are some very wise tips for being able to afford practically anything you want: (from Ken Rockwell): "People ask me how I afford all this camera stuff. Easy: I ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/06/how-to-afford-anything/ The inimitable and wonderful Joseph Campbell once said that personal transformation only comes as a result of suffering or revelation. If we are lucky, we get that "ah ha!" moment by revelation. Unfortunately, for most humans, we are transformed by a serious illness, the death of a loved one or ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/05/personal-transformation-and-suffering-go-hand-in-hand/ It's the very beginning of the year, and during this time, people usually think about their new year's resolutions or set some kind of goals for themselves so they have the entire year to achieve them. Dive into the new year with great challenges and goals but don't overdo your ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/04/personal-development-your-goals/ Videos like these have been circulating for a while, and admit it. They are oh so very cute, cuddly and adorable and they will tend to give us all a warm fuzzy feeling all over but face it, it is so very wrong. Cell phones are direly dangerous to people, ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/03/get-cell-phones-away-from-little-kids/ "Masturbation is the primary sexual activity of mankind. In the nineteenth century it was a disease; in the twentieth [and twenty-first] , it's a cure." ~Thomas Szasz, psychiatry professor at the State University of New York Health Science Center Kick off the new year by just remembering what Frankie Goes ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/02/relax-dont-do-it-18-benefits-of-doing-what-frankie-sings/ Be kind to yourself and have the best new year you've ever had in your entire life! ;-) http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2008/01/01/happy-new-year/ From Little Dumb Man (he's not so dumb, afterall): Around holiday time, a common comment I hear is, "I cooked for 6 hours and we ate everything in 20 minutes." Well, aside from the fact that there must be zero socializing at that holiday table, it seems to me that eating ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2007/12/31/6-reasons-to-slow-down-while-eating/ Passion Flower - is an excellent sedative herb with no side effects even when used in large quantities. It contains harmine, which combats depression and triggers the “feel good” response. Passion Flower reduces spasms and depresses the central nervous system. It contains tranquilizing properties, including mild sedative and anti-anxiety effects. ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2007/12/30/natural-remedies-for-insomnia/ See all of the snowflakes http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2007/12/29/be-amazed-by-nature-snowflakes/ Dehydration Dehydration is a major cause of headaches. Adults should be drinking about 8 to 10 glasses of water a day for proper hydration. Sorry, coffee and sodas don’t count, it must be water. Pain medications Ironically, people who take a lot of pain medications on a regular basis can experience ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2007/12/28/reasons-why-people-get-headaches/ From offgrid: "Should you retrofit your home with solar power? The short answers are: probably (for your hot-water); definitely (for your pool); and likely not (for your household electrical needs). Water Heating Your hot-water heater is an energy hog, accounting for up to one-quarter of your household’s energy consumption. Add greenhouse gas emissions ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2007/12/27/economics-of-going-solar/ From independent.ie: Ireland became the first country in the world to ban the traditional lightbulb. Householders will be forced to switch to new long-life low-energy bulbs in 12 months' time. New legislation is being introduced banning the sale of the normal incandescent lightbulb from January, 2009. As the normal lightbulb expires, householders will have ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2007/12/26/bright-ideas-ireland-banned-traditional-lightbulbs/ http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2007/12/25/merry-christmas/ From Jonathan Fields: "Feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed or fatigued? Having trouble making decisions, falling and staying asleep and solving problems? A bit low on energy, just all-around baked? Life does that to us sometimes. The good news is…there’s a short list of simple practices that, done regularly, can pretty quickly un-bake ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2007/12/24/10-ways-to-unbake-your-brain/ From Treehugger: "The sci-fi action and adventure video game Escape from Diab should help prevent kids from becoming obese and developing diabetes and other related illnesses. In the game, the player fights along Deejab and Delinda against evil King Etes to turn the city of Diab back into the Golden City. The ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2007/12/23/escape-from-diab/ From Pick the Brain: "The stress of modern life can make real relaxation an elusive dream. Yet there is no reason life has to be filled with anxiety and stress. If you take some time to learn the art of relaxation, you can easily rediscover the enjoyment in life. The secret ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2007/12/22/7-powerful-relaxation-techniques/ From Healthy Place: "When overcoming high levels of anxiety, it is important to learn the techniques of correct breathing. Many people who live with high levels of anxiety are known to breathe through their chest. Shallow breathing through the chest means you are disrupting the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide ... http://www.dietmindspirit.org/2007/12/21/breathing-technique-for-anxiety-sufferers/