Here are this weekend's reading diversions for your personal enlightement. Have a terrific long (Civic Holiday) weekend!
Margaret Cochran, Ph.D.: The Enneagram: A Guide to Understanding Yourself and The People Around You
It is important to understand, as you explore this system, that we each possess all of the nine types of Enneagram energy within us. However, there is one "home point" in which we spend the majority of our "psychological time."
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Eating Meat Linked To Disease, Report Says
"If you focus on filling up on fruits and veggies, so they're at least half your plate, you're not going to have a lot of room left to even eat all that meat," said Joan Salge Blake, R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. "The biggest thing is just getting down the amount we eat."
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Study Suggests That Onion Skin Manipulation Could Produce A New 'Superfood'
The fruits and vegetables that have been dubbed "superfoods" over the past few years have a few things in common. They're almost all dark-colored. Many of them are strong-tasting, either bitter or sweet. More than a few have been berries (blueberries, cranberries, goji berries, açai berries) and green leafy vegetables (kale, collard greens, spirulina, wheatgrass). Onion skins are none of these things. They are papery, beige and gross.
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How to Prevent Crohn's Disease | eHow.com
There is currently no medically documented way to prevent Crohn's disease. However, you may be able to reduce the likelihood of developing Crohn's disease through your lifestyle and diet. Here are some tips to help you lessen your chances of developing Crohn's disease.
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| eHow.com
Although prednisone can be successful in bringing about remission, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, it has numerous side effects including infection, metabolic bone disease, hypertension, diabetes, glaucoma and cataracts. If your condition requires a high-dose regimen of this medication, your doctor may suggest alternative procedures that eliminate these risks.
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Is It Safe To Pee In The Pool ... And Other Water Safety Questions
But while swimming can certainly be a healthy pastime, allowing you to burn calories while staying cool outdoors, the number of recreational water illnesses (RWIs) has been on the rise over the past few years, according to the Water Quality And Health Council. And though we rightfully tend to worry about taking precautions against sunburn and drowning accidents, it's also important to keep an eye out for pool water safety.
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Have Rheumatoid Arthritis? 10 Ways To Protect Your Heart
If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you also have double the risk for heart disease and heart attack.
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Leo Galland, M.D.: Slimming Strawberries For Weight Loss
Peak strawberry season is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to add strawberries to your menu for summer weight loss. From farm stands to your local supermarket, these luscious berries are sure to turn up just about everywhere.
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20 Things to Stop Doing to Others
There is one key factor that can either damage your relationships or deepen them. That factor is your attitude. If you're hoping to grow and maintain positive relationships in your life, read on. Below you will find a 20 step attitude adjustment guaranteed to help you do just that.
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Ten Healthiest Foods For Under $1 | Food & Drink | Living Frugally | LearnVest - Where life gets richer
Fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains are vital components to any healthy diet. Fortunately, many of these nutritious foods can often be found in your local supermarket for less than a dollar, though prices vary depending on the season as well as where you live
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The Health Risks You Face after Forty - Menopause
Introducing you to health risks is not saying that turning forty somehow signals an onslaught of diseases and disabilities. Many women are healthier than they've ever been as they approach midlife. But a well-thought-out approach to health maintenance is smart at any age, and it becomes more important as each year passes. Don't think of your health care efforts as part of entering old age; think of them as a simple, basic plan to preserve and extend your energy and quality of life.
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The cause of Crohn's disease is unknown. Some scientists suspect that infection by certain bacteria, such as strains of mycobacterium, may be the cause of Crohn's disease. To date, there has been no convincing evidence that the disease is caused by infection. Crohn's disease is not contagious. Although diet may affect the symptoms in patients with Crohn's disease, it appears unlikely that diet is responsible for the onset of the disease
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Crohn's disease: Lifestyle and home remedies - MayoClinic.com
Avoid problem foods. Eliminate any other foods that seem to make your signs and symptoms worse. These may include "gassy" foods such as beans, cabbage and broccoli, raw fruit juices and fruits — especially citrus fruits, spicy food, popcorn, alcohol, and foods and drinks that contain caffeine, such as chocolate and soda.
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10 quick and healthy snacks to stash at work | Healthy Eating | Eat Well | Best Health
Keep these 10 snack options in your desk drawer or office fridge for quick, healthy alternatives to vending machine fare
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Depression Around The World: How Do Countries Stack Up?
So what's causing this cross-national divide in depression levels? The study's researchers speculate that one reason could be the sharp income inequality in wealthy nations. Any other possible reason is the low level of awareness about mental illness in poorer countries. Or, say the researchers, it could be perhaps just be that depression is an illness of affluence.
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20 Tips for Weight Loss This Summer
If you'd like to lose 10 pounds or more this summer, check out these 20 tips. Three nutrition experts share their best advice on losing weight this summer and keeping it off for good.
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