WISH and Sacred Awakening, two fantastic teleseminars

February 26th, 2010

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Here are two really dope (dope = awesome) teleseminars that are happening / about to happen:

Sacred Awakening
40 Days with 40 Spiritual leaders from every major tradition all focusing on one question, “How can we live a truly sacred life?”

WISH - Women’s International Summit for Health
40 of the world’s leading experts in health and wellness all focusing on the topic of women’s health.

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Raw Vegan Trade Association

February 24th, 2010

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Check it out!

Recent events in the raw foods industry have spurred on the development of a new raw vegan trade association.

You can sign up to receive updates about progress and give your input HERE.

The association and the industry’s needs are discussed by twenty two raw chefs HERE.

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Solutions to Knee Problems

February 24th, 2010

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Knees have needs. And when they don’t get those needs met, they present problems. There are several different types of knee injuries. A few of the most common: rheumatoid arthritis and bursitis, along with ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries. (more…)

Truly Raw Cacao Contest Coming Soon!

February 20th, 2010

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[Video] Raw Chocolate Turtles and Spirulina in NYC

February 20th, 2010

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Courtney Pool, Philip McCluskey and Heather Pace.

Courtney’s fav brand of spirulina. And Heather’s contact details for her chocolate turtles: heathypace [at] yahoo.ca

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Crazy Stat: No. 1 Source of Calories for Americans

February 17th, 2010

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Via NY Times article: Soda: A Sin We Sip Instead of Smoke? By Mark Bittman

"Sugared beverages are the No. 1 source of calories in the American diet, representing 7 percent of the average person’s caloric intake, according to government surveys, and up to 10 percent for children and teenagers. These calories, they point out, are worse than useless — they’re empty, and contribute to a daily total that is already too high."

I knew they were high, but I had no idea they were the number 1 source. Crazy!

Drop the dairy PLEASE!

February 16th, 2010

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I am struggling with something. Whenever I leave town (which sometimes feels like leaving the country) I so often find that restaurateurs still believe the vegetarian option means the cheese option.

If a vendor is going to (as they sometimes feel – “go out of their way”) to provide a dish that is friendly (inclusive) to the majority of the world population’s digestive capabilities, this food will not include dairy.

Here’s wiki on lactose intolerance (which by the way is not the only reason people can’t do dairy; casein, which is a basis for wood glue, is also a problem and it is often found in soy “cheese” products):

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Feb 16, True Leadership

February 15th, 2010

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Weird but fun. I love this video:

Crazy Stat: No. 1 Source of Calories for Americans

February 15th, 2010

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Via NY Times article: Soda: A Sin We Sip Instead of Smoke? By Mark Bittman

“Sugared beverages are the No. 1 source of calories in the American diet, representing 7 percent of the average person’s caloric intake, according to government surveys, and up to 10 percent for children and teenagers. These calories, they point out, are worse than useless — they’re empty, and contribute to a daily total that is already too high.”

I knew they were high, but I had no idea they were the number 1 source. Crazy!

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The Benefits Of Trampolining

February 14th, 2010

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This guest article comes to us from researcher, part-time writer and angel investor, Rita G.

The Benefits Of Trampolining

One type of fitness and recreational activity that is often neglected or forgotten about is that of trampolining.  This can be a very enjoyable type of workout and will also provide a number of fitness benefits. 

For many people it will not even feel like they are doing a workout at all, therefore is a great resource to turn to when you’re just plain bored with your classic gym routine.

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