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Book of the Month Review: The Magnesium Miracle by Dr. Carolyn Dean

Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by Elizabeth Walling (The Nourished Life) in Health

I went out and bought my first magnesium citrate supplement. I’ve been taking magnesium ever since. Last month I returned to The Magnesium Miracle because I wanted to share it with you all.

Naturally Sweet: Learn Why You Should Be Eating Raw Honey

Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by Elizabeth Walling (The Nourished Life) in Health

In times before commercial processing overtook our food supply, the remarkable medical benefits of raw honey were understood by primitive man. Today, when we pause to take a closer look at the composition of raw honey, we can clearly see why it is so invaluable.

How Much Protein Do We Really Need? Part Two

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by Elizabeth Walling (The Nourished Life) in Health

Last week, I talked about how much protein we really need and why I feel eating 1 gram per pound of lean body weight appears to be the best starting place. I wanted to expand on that today with a little how-to:

The Black American Diet

Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by kclehman in Health

Why is there always a disproportionate amount of unhealthy food in Black neighborhoods? When you think about it, it sets up Black middle to low-class families at a major disadvantage when it comes to their health.

How Much Protein Do We Really Need? Part One

Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by Elizabeth Walling (The Nourished Life) in Health

Plenty of people like to pretend there’s a “magic” macronutrient composition that is right for everyone, but in my experience oversimplification leads only to frustration and could even result in metabolic damage.

Puberty Comes Earlier For Today’s Girls

Posted on 09. Aug, 2010 by Sickly Cat in Health

Researchers find that the age of puberty for girls continues to decline, with early weight gain and environmental factors suspected as key factors.

Why Not Soy?

Posted on 06. Aug, 2010 by Elizabeth Walling (The Nourished Life) in Health

In spite of glaring reports from alternative circles, soy is still considered a miracle food by many people. This, however, is not true.

Baby, I Like It Raw (VIDEO)

Posted on 18. Jul, 2010 by The Pulse in Health

Mark McAfee, founder of Organic Pastures an organic dairy farm, sat down with Qiana and John Calvin Byrd to discuss the benefits of raw milk. Listen in on this extremely informative discussion that just may change the way you look at the FDA & food production in the US.

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