Vibrant Life back issues from March 2009:
What do you want to be when you grow up?(FROM THE EDITOR)(Editorial)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My 7-year-old nephew, Destin, recently asked me what I want to be when I grow up. It was one of a series of questions. What's your favorite color? he asked. "My favorite color is red," I said. "What's yours?" "My favorite ...
[H.sub.2]O: bottled or tap?(life lines)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... A recent study found bottled water does not necessarily contain fewer contaminants than tap water, despite costing up to 1,900 times more. The best option: use filtered tap ...
Curb chocolate cravings.(life lines)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... A new study shows that taking a brisk walk can cut down the urge to eat chocolate--one of ...
Media mayhem.(life lines)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... TV, music, movies, video games, and the Internet may negatively affect the health of children and teens, according to an unprecedented review of nearly 30 years of research. There is a strong ...
Fighting infertility.(life lines)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many of the risk factors for infertility are the same for both men and women: smoking, alcohol use, depression, stress, and ...
America's healthiest and unhealthiest cities.(life lines)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... The healthiest city in the nation appears to be Burlington, Vermont, where an amazing 92 percent of people say they are in good or great health. The city boasts a high exercise rate (lots of bicycling, hiking, and skiing); is among the lowest in obesity, diabetes, and other ...
80%.(life lines)
Mar 01, 2009 ... 80% of premature deaths from cardiovascular heart disease and strokes can be prevented by: * a ...
Negative body image for men?(life lines)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Research has already proven that women feel worse about their bodies after seeing pictures of female models. Now researchers have found that men are similarly affected by photos of female models. ...
A top doctor's advice on how to fight diabetes.(Interview)
Mar 01, 2009 ... He has presented a progressive approach to health on Oprah and Friends Radio, The Early Show, Extra, Discovery Health, and in Newsweek and the Washington Post. Now Dr. Neal Barnard, founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, talks with Vibrant Life editor ...
What causes heart palpitations? Can they be dangerous?(ASK THE DOCTOR: expert answers to your questions)
Mar 01, 2009; ... What causes heart palpitations? Can they be dangerous? answer Palpitations--the sensation of the heart beating in the chest--can have a variety of causes. The majority of palpitations are benign and do not require intervention. Some people will complain of ...
I've never had seasonal allergies before, but since moving to a new state I seem to be experiencing allergy symptoms. Do certain regions trigger allergies? How do I relieve the symptoms?(ASK THE DOCTOR: expert answers to your questions)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009; ... I've never had seasonal allergies before, but since moving to a new state I seem to be experiencing allergy symptoms. Do certain regions trigger allergies? How do I relieve the symptoms? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] answer To put it simply, allergies are the ...
The raw truth: as more health enthusiasts are switching off their stoves and turning to raw foods only, nutrition expert Winston J. Craig examines whether an all-raw diet is truly the healthiest choice.(HEALTH GUIDE: trend watch)
Mar 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The number of adherents of the raw-food diet is steadily growing. Why are so many people switching off their stoves and turning to raw foods? Some believe a raw-food diet is the healthiest diet and most closely resembles the original Garden of Eden diet ....
Sweet, sweet stevia: stevia is a natural sweetener with zero calories and no known risk of cancer, and is 300 times sweeter than sugar. Now that's a sweet find.(HEALTH GUIDE: herb power)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Stevia rebaudiana--commonly known as stevia, sweetleaf, sugarleaf, the sweet herb of Paraguay--has remarkably sweet leaves. At a time when alternative sweeteners are in strong demand, stevia appears on stage as a big player. This sugar substitute is natural (nonsynthetic) and has zero ...
That's a stretch: flexibility exercises everyone should know: whether you're regularly at the gym or you can't remember the last time you could touch your toes, you will benefit from these easy-to-do stretching exercises.
Mar 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fitness? I know all about it," you might say. But did you know that being physically fit means more than just walking or riding your bike? The first step to fitness is to understand what it is. Physical fitness includes three essential elements that are ...
Green cleaning: tackle spring cleaning the natural way--with cleaning supplies that are healthy for your body, your home, and the planet.(GOING GREEN: simple ways to care for the planet)
Mar 01, 2009; ... With an arsenal of cleaning supplies handily available on aisle seven, plus the fact that I abhor cleaning, it hadn't crossed my mind to make my own natural products. Yet when my wobbly nephew recently chewed the edge of the coffee table, fleshly smeared with jelly, I raced to ...
Think fast: practical strategies for achieving peak mental performance.
Mar 01, 2009; ... I was a sophomore in college, registered for an extremely heavy class load, when I first discovered one of the keys to clear thinking. As a young premed student, I had always wondered how to achieve peak mental performance. "Neil, this is not going to work," my premed adviser ...
Decisions, decisions: every choice you make defines your life.(vibrant Spirit)
Mar 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each moment of every day you make choices. For when you say yes to one thing you are automatically saying no to something else. It's impossible to avoid making choices. As Kierkegaard said, "Not making a choice is itself a choice." So, since you have to ...
Get in the Game! If your kids love junk food and video games, it's time to make a family game plan for good health.(vibrant Family)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Every parent wants their child to grow up to be healthy and happy. But in today's society, junk food is always at their fingertips and--with the profusion of TV, video games, and the Internet--inactivity is the game of choice. How can you teach children healthy habits that will last a ...
Pasta and noodles: recipes from around the world: pasta immediately brings to mind Italian, but these recipes go off the beaten path with a variety of global flavorings and ingredients.(HEALTHY APPETITE: Tasty, nutritious recipes)(Recipe)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Pasta and noodles are staples in nearly everyone's kitchen: quick and easy to prepare, nourishing, and an excellent value for their modest cost. But I believe the number one reason for their popularity is their amazing versatility. Many of us remember them as a favorite comfort food from ...
Eat what I say (not what I eat).(SPICE OF LIFE)
Mar 01, 2009; ... You don't think about it much when you're spooning wholesome things like pureed peas into their gaping little mouths. Nor does it cross your mind a whole lot later on, either, when you're putting carrots on their plates and chips on your own. No, it pretty much doesn't enter your conscious ...
5-Minute health boosters.(one last thing)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... How many times have you vowed to improve your health by reducing stress, exercising more, or eating less? Yet, somehow, within a few months or weeks (or even days!), bad habits resurface and you're back to square one. Experts say minor, doable changes have the best chance at lasting, so ...