Posted by continuum wellness on Mar 06 2010
Sugar is over consumed in the West and its over consumption is an underlying cause of numerous ailments. In a search for ‘healthy sweeteners’ agave nectar will inevitably surface on the list. Agave nectar is touted as suitable for diabetics and is seen as a healthy alternative to highly refined sugars. However [...]
Tags: agave, agave nectar, glycemic index, natural sweeteners, sugar
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Posted by continuum wellness on Mar 02 2010
Even the boss doesn’t follow the doctor’s orders
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Only 68 percent of corporate executives took their cholesterol lowering medication as prescribed by a doctor, a new study shows.
Overall, the executives who took their medication even sporadically were twice as likely to meet their cholesterol goals. The study finding also questions the prevailing wisdom that [...]
Tags: employee health, wellness at work, workplace wellness
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Posted by continuum wellness on Mar 01 2010
Message from Masaru Emoto, Author of “Message from Water”
Announcement of “Water & Peace” Global Forum 2010 at Lake Biwa
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Tags: appreciating water, healing power of water, Masaru Emoto, messages from water
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Posted by continuum wellness on Jan 31 2010
There are particular occasions where typical food choices follow a standard type of format. Thanksgiving is associated with turkey (not to their amusement), Easter with hams and so forth. And while the Superbowl is not associated with any organized religion, it does have its rituals, high on the list is the food. [...]
Tags: Health, healthy eating, recipes for super bowl, super bowl, vegan recipes
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Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 16 2009
It is very common for people to delay the enjoyment of life. That’s because we say we are waiting. Waiting for “IT” to happen. And when it does, we will be happy. The only problem is that then we are missing the whole purpose of life.
Music and Life by Alan Watts
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Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 10 2009
There’s nothing like fresh! Imagine have fresh salad greens at your fingertips. No need to run to the market. Not only will you save money, gas and time combined together these can be called opportunity costs. You will have more time to contemplate your navel.
Deciding to prepare a salad is easier when [...]
Tags: grow it eat it, salad table
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Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 10 2009
A research study with over 2,500 participants diagnosed with type 2 diabetes discovered poor eating habits often remained unchanged. Even when participants had healthier food in the refrigerator the preferred foods eaten had too much salt, sugar and saturated fats. Read the abstract below.
Abstract
Background
Little has been reported regarding food and nutrient intake in [...]
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Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 20 2009
A recent government study of approximately 300 rivers and streams found mercury prevalent in all of the fish tested. Mercury is a metal. The substance is toxic and wreaks havoc on the nervous system, can lead to insanity and a host of other degenerative conditions.
The study by the U.S. Geological Survey [...]
Tags: fish, food safety, mercury in fish
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Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 19 2009
by Catherine Carter
“Everybody likes you.” “I wanted that.” These thoughts led a teen to write what could be called hateful and spiteful notes in her diary of fellow classmates. She thought it was private. No one would ever know. And no one did until the fateful day that someone found the secret [...]
Tags: emotional healing, flower essences, healing jealousy, jealousy
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Posted by continuum wellness on Jul 24 2009
One of the odd things about insurance is that organizations that provide it generally do not want their customers to use the product. Regardless whether it is home insurance, business, auto, or health the typical claimant is not particularly embraced with open arms. Premiums are paid monthly for a product you hope you [...]
Tags: healthy living, national health care, national health insurance
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