November 26, 2011, 1:16 pm
We know that yogis are a passionate bunch, whether its going to extreme lengths to secure time on their mats or in fighting for a cause they believe in. Now one yogi is putting his own endurance to the test to keep a dream alive.Will Baxter, a financial-advisor-turned-social-entrepreneurial-yogin, is trying to launch a yoga-bag company that will also help native Guatemalan women weavers, is one-day into his personal telethon (of the YouTube variety) to walk nonstop on a treadmill until the funds needed to launch the company are raised or until the campaign ends Nov. 22. I AM, Baxter’s sustainable-business-model idea, will sell naturally dyed yoga bags and straps woven by the indigenous Mayan women of the country, sharing 50 percent of the net profit directly with their communities. Read the full article…
November 26, 2011, 12:40 am
Ive been reading a lot from both popular press and scientific publications about how certain craveable foods, such as those that include sugar, fat, or a combination of both (e.g. ice cream, chocolate, and most desserts) may cause druglike responses in our brain. Animal-model research shows that when animals are given all-you-can-eat access to junk food, they cant seem to get enough of it—and theyll forgo normal activities such as exercise and sex to eat the sugar- and fat-rich foods.
Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, Calif., say repeated exposure to junk foods led to diminished feel-good responses, so the animals needed more of their food fix to get the same response.
Sound a bit like cocaine, alcohol, or nicotine? S
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November 24, 2011, 5:35 pm
For every household, arrival of a new baby into the family is a most joyous event. But along with the thrill of new parenthood comes essential responsibilities; such as baby safety, well care of the angel, child proofing environment at home, to name a few. Actually the term ‘baby proofing’ refers to creating safe environment for the infant, whereas ‘baby friendly’ means making the home environment friendly to the child allowing him/her to play, explore and discover freely.
For every household, arrival of a new baby into the family is a most joyous event. But alo
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November 17, 2011, 4:07 pm
Appropriate phlebotomy classes can be an excellent option for those who choose this career path. These courses can lead to new opportunities for employment in a medical setting. Starting a phlebotomy career can be a great decision, if you see you are interested in working in the medical field and helping others.
Many people today have busy work schedules and want to fit other educational opportunities in their schedule, but are just not sure how to go about it. There are a variety of programs that are offered on the weekends and evenings to help one to complete a program when it fits into their busy lives. Other programs are offered online and others are self-study so you have a wide choice of appropriate options. Read the full article…
November 17, 2011, 12:24 pm
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A specialist in family medicine, Dr. Christopher Tashjian, practices in rural Ellsworth, WI. In the year since his practice switched to electronic health records (EHRs), he’s seen a number of benefits, thanks to printed visit summaries, e-prescribing, and remote, electronic access to health records. Dr.
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