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QA: Bioidentical HormonesQ: Since bioidentical hormones have a form a soy in them, should they be avoided?A: There is an amazing amount of confusion about this issue. Please realize soy is NOT a toxic poison that needs to be avoided at all costs. Fermented soy is actually a health food.Soy is typically only a problem when it is consumed as a FOOD. When it used in products like soy lecithin or in hormones, the only problem it would pose if you were allergic to it and soy allergies are not that common.So if you need bioidentical hormones, receiving them from soy is not an issue.
Cancer Prevention & The Broccoli SproutBroccoli Sprouts - Scientific studies show cancer prevention properties Darren Scott, 13 March 2007 It has always been widely accepted and self-evident that vegetables are an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet, however the latest research indicates we may be underestimating the power of one green vegetable in particular ...
Here's The BeefDavid Leonhardt’s column in the New York Times today illustrates both the strength and weakness of research on health care delivery. The column refer...
Is That Mustard Still Good?With fresh foods, it’s easy to tell by smell and appearance when they’re past their prime. But when you start to venture into canned, jarred and bottled items -- things like mustard, butter, olives or broth -- it’s much more of a gray area.You can’t always rely on sell-by dates, either. These are often just suggestions, and foods often stay good beyond the date on the package. (Plus, many bottled and canned items don’t even contain dates of any kind.)Ideally, most of the foods in your diet should be of the unprocessed, fresh variety, but I know many of you have at least a few of your favorite condiments stored away.So how long can you safely store chili sauce, tomato paste, pickles and more? About a year unopened, and anywhere from five days to a couple of months once they’re in the fridge (check out the link below for details on 18 foods). WebMD
Dreams Are The "Embodiment Of Your Thoughts"If you're in the habit of ignoring your dreams, you discount your most valuable resource for understanding yourself, according to Dr. Knudson of Miami University of Ohio. Dreams can be viewed as the "embodiment of thoughts" from our waking lives, giving us feedback on our emotional state. In the case of grieving after the loss of a loved one, dreams of them can provide a window into the relationship that was once there--and is now missing."Our dreams have to do with how we internalize the people we love," says Pamela McCarthy, director of counseling services at Smith College. "You learn to look within for the loved one and the particular function that person played in your life, such as caretaking or guidance in the case of a parent. This becomes part of a function that you can provide for yourself."Considering the fact that you spend about a third of your life sleeping, and dreaming, keeping track of your dreams can provide valuable insights into the state of your life and the changes you're going through. Keeping a dream journal can be a helpful tool as you work through emotional dry-patches in your life, for example.Dreaming is a natural thing, and disturbed sleep patterns can wreak havoc with this internal guidance. Making sure you get a healthy amount of sound sleep each night is vital for your overall mental, emotional and physical health.The New York Times July 3, 2007
Why Shoes May Not Be Good For YouNo shirt, No shoes, No service. The wearing of shoes equates to being part of civilized society. No one would dream of showing up at the office wearing a suit with bare feet and expect it to go unnoticed. But, like so many other "civilized" things, just because we do it doesn't mean it's "better." This article, featured on the Anthropik Network, reviews the many problems caused by walking incorrectly, which is directly related to wearing shoes. The civilized walk--here referred to as cow-walk--puts tremendous pressure on the joints. Starting with the squeezing of the foot inside the shoe; jarring the knees as they're locked straight upon the pole-driving impact of the heel, which then travels straight up the spine, all the way up the neck.In contrast, "fox-walking" is the walk of the natural hunter-gatherer--the graceful flow of the body in total synchronization. The knees are bent, rather than locked; the ball of the foot touches the ground first, followed by the heel, in a virtually soundless step motion. Watching a baby walking barefoot can be an educational experience in correct walking technique. But, suddenly you're back to the dilemma of how to overcome being the barefoot freak at the office, and how to talk your way out of getting fired... You may not be able to change all things, but at the very least you have control over your own domain. Why not practice fox-walking at home, sans shoes or house slippers? Perhaps do your gardening in your bare feet, or take a barefoot stroll along the beach. You might find it liberating in more ways than one.The Anthropik Network June 28, 2007
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