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Bovine growth hormone and breast cancer

Recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), also known as recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST), is a genetically engineered growth hormone injected into dairy cows to increase milk production. Monsanto created rBGH under the brand name Posilac which was later sold to Eli...

Vitamin D to help stop H1N1 swine flu

Considering that flu season is arriving, and with many worrying about the H1N1 swine flu, it’s a good time to think about your vitamin D levels. In the fall and winter vitamin D levels begin to drop, as...

Supplementing with vitamin D is safe and especially important in Seattle

Supplementing with vitamin D is especially important in Seattle because vitamin D deficiency is so common in northern latitudes. Most vitamin D comes from exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) light but at higher latitudes there is less opportunity for such...

Labor Day healthy barbeque potluck ideas

This Labor Day many people will be attending some sort of barbeque or potluck and need some ideas of what food to bring. Instead of the same old toxic hotdogs, chips and cookies you can bring a dish...

Sprouting 101: How do you sprout seeds, nuts and grains?

Sprouting seeds, nuts and grains is a way of greatly increasing their nutritional value and makes them easier to digest. For example, most sprouts double their protein content and have highly increased levels of vitamins! Sprouting seeds is simple and...

The connection between nutrition and mental illness

Mental illness is often thought to be confined to the brain but balancing body chemistry via nutrition can have huge effects on mental illness. Many diseases are known to have their roots in nutritional imbalances and changing one’s...

Juicing to heal and detoxify your body

Juicing is a great way to heal and detoxify your body as can help everyone move towards optimal health. It’s no secret that increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables is a healthy nutrition choice to make. Juicing...

The nutritional benefits of breastfeeding

The nutritional benefits of breastfeeding are numerous for mothers and their infants. Mother’s milk is made-to-order complete nutrition for babies that actually changes to meet the needs of your child as they grow and develop. Formula...

Support healthy school food via the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act

We can all help encourage children to eat more nourishing foods by supporting the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act. This bi partisan bill will help improve the nutritional quality of the foods and beverages served to school...

Body weight 101: How do I calculate my ideal body weight?

To calculate your ideal body weight (IBW) you can use this simple Hamwi equation:Hamwi –Female First 5 feet = 100lbs + 5lbs for each additional InchMale First 5 feet = 106 lbs + 6lbs for each additional InchBoth are expressed...

Bovine growth hormone and breast cancer

Vitamin D to help stop H1N1 swine flu

Supplementing with vitamin D is safe and especially important in Seattle

Labor Day healthy barbeque potluck ideas

Sprouting 101: How do you sprout seeds, nuts and grains?

The connection between nutrition and mental illness

Juicing to heal and detoxify your body

The nutritional benefits of breastfeeding

Support healthy school food via the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act

Body weight 101: How do I calculate my ideal body weight?

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