Peace and Fitness

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Know Your Risks

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So often people run to their doctor's office (or just call) to ask for an antibiotic.  In the past few years, people have been downing the Z Pack (Zithromaz)  like candy from a Pez dispenser.   When patients are told they don't need an antibiotic, they often get annoyed!  I can't imagine any reason a doctor would not prescribe an antibiotic, unless he or she truly believes it … [Read more...] about Know Your Risks

BOGO Time

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With the kids coming into town this weekend, Mitch and I have been doing an awful lot of shopping.  FYI Gardein products are buy one get one free this week at Publix.  Of course, I had already stocked up on them, but bought some more last night.  I buy the chicken tenders which I use for chicken parm and buffalo chicken "wings," but there are many varieties to choose from and … [Read more...] about BOGO Time

Food be thy Medicine

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We that live on a plant-based diet are regularly asked how we have the discipline to resist foods we once loved.  It's super hard to explain that we don't feel deprived and are happy with our choices.  Most think the lifestyle I live is radical, yet I don't really feel it is, at all.  I know I speak for most vegans/vegetarians I know when I say we really, really enjoy eating … [Read more...] about Food be thy Medicine

15 Ways to Detoxify Your Body

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Saw this on a friend's FaceBook page and thought it was worth sharing....I try to do many of these things, though certainly not all.  I particularly love number 5.  The benefits of deep breathing are endless, free and not taken advantage of nearly enough. 15 Easy Ways to Detoxify Your Body Today Our bodies are surprisingly good at detoxification but these processes can easily … [Read more...] about 15 Ways to Detoxify Your Body

Thanks, Doc

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Yesterday morning I watched an excellent special with Dr. Neal Barnard, about saving our brains from dementia and Alzheimers.  Locally, it was on channel 17, a PBS station, and I am sure it has aired before and will air again.  If you aren't local, I am sure you can find it on a PBS station on your dial.  The take away was 3 fold: 1) AVOID BAD FATS -- those are the ones in … [Read more...] about Thanks, Doc