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The Battle Over Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) In Our Food Supply

September 30, 2012 By Steven Kirchhof

If you follow natural health, healing, and medicine, you have surely heard of the battle being waged over the use of Genetically Modified Organisms in our food supply.  At the center of this argument are companies such as Monsanto, Dupont, Coca-Cola, Pepsico, independant news outlets like Natural News, non-profit organizations, and activists like Ronnie Cummins.

On one hand, GMOs have enabled us to feed the worlds ever growing population by developing plants in the laboratory to be resistant to herbicides, improve drought tolerance, and more.  On the other hand, long term health effects of GMOs is largely unstudied before they received approval and one recent study indicates that GMOs rapidly caused cancer in lab rats.

The debate has been recently heating up in the past few weeks with Russia banning GM corn imports and France proposing an EU ban.  In the United States, voters in the State of Californa will soon be considering Proposition 37 which, if passed, will require GMO labelling.  Right now, the California proposition is expected to pass with 61% of voters supporting the measure and only 25% opposing.  However, special interests are funnelling millions of dollars into advertising against Prop 37. “Their upcoming avalanche of attack ads will try to scare voters into believing food costs will go up if Proposition 37 passes, using bogus figures from bogus ‘studies’ funded by their own campaign,” explained Gary Ruskin, campaign manager for YES on 37.

Sources:

GMO victory within reach? Proposition 37 is ‘likely to pass’ declares LA Times (but your help still needed!)

Russia bans all GM corn imports; EU may also ban Monsanto GMO in wake of shocking cancer findings

Meet Monsanto’s number one lobbyist: Barack Obama

Who’s Funding Prop 37, Labeling for Genetically Engineered Foods? | Propositions | Elections 2012 | KCET

How to Avoid Winter Weight Gain

September 30, 2012 By Brenda Habben

Many people claim winter as their favorite season. White Christmas, hot chocolate, delicious baked goods, and cheerful music—what more could you ask for?

Unfortunately, winter is often the time when many people gain weight. In fact, some reports show that people can gain between five and seven pounds during the winter months. This weight gain is caused by all of those yummy treats and big meals you are more likely to eat, as well as the cold weather and less daylight. [Read more…]

Avoiding the Feared Freshmen Fifteen

September 29, 2012 By MaryLoise

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Many teens and young adults find themselves battling the infamous Freshman 15, the supposed weight gain that happens to new students during their first year in college. Unfortunately, students often lose the fight, as those unwanted pounds are stealthy and typically take their prey by surprise. One minute, freshmen are feeling svelte and confident, and then the next thing they know, they’re suddenly reduced to wearing loose-fitting sweatpants because all of their jeans are suddenly too tight.

Here are a few reasons why freshmen are so susceptible to this stereotypical weight gain, as well as a few tips on how to combat becoming yet another victim of those sneaky extra pounds.

Drinking

Yes, we know, most freshmen are usually too young to drink legally, but drink, many do. Unfortunately, for freshmen, all those beers and wine coolers or whatever else they’re imbibing contain a lot of calories. For instance, a typical eight-ounce serving of a light beer or a wine cooler contains between 100 to 150 calories. Drinking a few of these each night will pack the pounds on a freshman pretty quickly.

THE FIX: Steering clear of excess drinking will not only help a student avoid gaining those infamous Freshman 15, it will also help them to stay out of trouble.

Unlimited Meal Plans

Many campus meal plans include an all you-can-eat option, and a lot of students take advantage of this feature. Typically, these buffets are the cheapest way for college students to dine, but they are also the easiest way for them to gain weight.

College students also have a tendency to skip meals, which can cause them to be ravenous by the time their classes end. This, in turn, may cause students to stuff down large quantities of food at their next meals.

THE FIX: Freshmen who find that they are gaining weight should try to avoid the buffets. If they must go to the buffet, then they should at least choose a salad or other healthy option.

To break up the monotony of campus food, it is also a good idea to occasionally order healthy, delicious food from a local takeout service. Students should locate a few restaurants that use natural, wholesome ingredients in their meals so that they will know what healthy options are available when they desire something other than campus fare.

Lack of Exercise

For many freshmen, their college years may be the first time that they won’t be engaging in a sport they may have played their whole lives. Students who once participated in travel hockey, soccer, football or any other number of sports suddenly find themselves without a regular activity to keep them moving. Unfortunately, some of these students don’t cut back on their caloric intake to make up for this drop in physical activity.

THE FIX: Freshmen need to get out and get moving. Campuses often have lots of opportunities for freshmen to exercise in fun ways that will also help them to meet new people. Freshmen should look into joining a running or hiking club or maybe playing a club sport such as roller hockey or soccer.

The Freshman 15 does not have to become a reality for every college student. If they are careful about their dining and drinking choices and include at least a little activity into their daily routine, most should be able to avoid these unwanted pounds.

Mandy Nielsen writes for Delivery.com, a site she recommends for finding the best Food Delivery Los Angeles.

Fighting High Cholesterol With New Methods

September 28, 2012 By Steven Kirchhof

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine are challenging the presumption that the hardening of the arteries is  a result of high cholesterol.

Read More: New Way of Fighting High Cholesterol Upends Assumptions

Study Finds Exercise Programs for Chilren are Ineffective

September 28, 2012 By Steven Kirchhof

A recent study challenges the intuitive thought that exercise in children help them acheive a healthy weight. 

Read More:Exercise Programs for Kids Seem to Have Little Impact: Study – Drugs.com MedNews

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