Body, Mind & Soul Wellness
Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 30 2008
American children are three times more likely to be prescribed psychotropic medications for conditions such as ADHD and bipolar disease than European children are, a new study finds.
Differences in regulatory practices and cultural beliefs about the benefit of medication for emotional and behavioral problems may explain this dramatic difference, the U.S. researchers added.
“There is significantly [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 30 2008
According to a recently released study black women who undergo tubal sterilization as a means to prevent future pregnancies are more likely than white women to regret the decision.
Tubal sterilization is considered to be a permanent procedure, while it can be undone, this only happens rarely due to a number of factors. [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 30 2008
The documentary is called King Corn. It is a well-done documentary that explains why corn is everywhere in the American food supply.
Every eye-opening movie, documentary or book we can get regarding our food supply and how it comes to the table is worth viewing. Even if you are a vegan, [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 26 2008
Scand J Rheumatol.
Vegan diet alleviates fibromyalgia symptoms.
Department of Physiology, University of Kuopio, Finland.
The effect of a strict, low-salt, uncooked vegan diet rich in lactobacteria on symptoms in 18 fibromyalgia patients during and after a 3-month intervention period in an open, non-randomized controlled study was evaluated. As control 15 patients continued their omnivorous diet. The groups [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 26 2008
An exercise program that incorporates walking, strength training and stretching may improve daily function and alleviate symptoms in women with fibromyalgia, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Benefits appear to be enhanced when exercise is combined with education about managing the disease.
Fibromyalgia affects approximately 3.4 percent of women and 0.5 percent [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 26 2008
The ASPCA is advising pet parents to discontinue the use of certain dog and cat foods manufactured by Mars Petcare US. On September 12, the company issued a nationwide recall of certain foods due to potential contamination with a Salmonella serotype called Schwarzengrund. The recall includes several widely distributed brands of dry pet food, including [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 25 2008
This delicious non-dairy recipe is easy to do year round and offers added variety to your diet.
Tools: requires a blender
Almonds: pre-soak in water for 2 days. Or soak overnight, the soaking process increases digestibility.
3 cups water
3/4 cup of pre-soaked and peeled almonds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Combine 2 cups of [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 23 2008
If you are keeping up with the news of the American financial crisis, the sheer magnitude of the events and ill governance it should cause you to pause. What is going on? What is money? Where does money come from? This fascinating, simple and well done video will provide answers. [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 23 2008
I found this recipe and wanted to share it with my readers. If your little ones have a sweet tooth, well, and you too, this recipe could make for a fun Saturday afternoon. Homemade vegan candy corn.
Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 23 2008
The Indonesian villager know as the “Tree Man” for massive bark-like warts on his body returned home today after doctors removed six kilograms (which is equal to slightly over 6 pounds) of the growths.
Dede, a 37-year-old from rural West Java, was taken home from Bandung city after nine months of operations to remove the woody [...]
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