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http://whole9life.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/whole9-seasonal-produce-2012.pdf
Buying in Season and on a Budget
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How to Read in an Ergonomic Position in Bed
It can be hard to find a comfortable ergonomic position to read in. I recently purchased the Levo Ebook & Tablet Platform Kit and the LEVO Hands Free Book Stand at the recommendation of my physical therapist and have been very happy with the results.
The stand is easily adjusts for height, and the angles are easy to change, so I have no trouble getting it positioned correctly. Although this will keep my neck in the correct position, you do need your hands to turn the page, which may affect your neck depending on your injury. My arms feel the best when I use it for movies and TV shows. For me, any way that I can improve the ergonomic setup of my home, I feel adds up. This device can be used for the couch, a reclining chair, and the bed. The base of the stand is on wheels but is extremely heavy to prevent the stand from tipping over. Although I’ve only used it for the iPad, it can handle hardcover books, magazines, and other tablet devices.
List of Healthy Restaurants in Los Angeles
Finding places to eat can be tricky on a special diet. Here is a list of healthy options in the Los Angeles that will help you get out of your kitchen for some fun.
Vegan Options:
- Cafe Gratitude in Venice
- Native Foods in Culver City
- True Food Kitchen in Santa Monica
- Hugos in West Hollywood
- LA Vegan in Los Angeles
- Real Food Daily in Santa Monica
- Interim Cafe in Santa Monica
- Thai Vegan in Santa Monica
- Sage in Culver City
- The Fruit Gallery in Venice
- Seed in Venice
- Euphoria loves Rawvolution in Santa Monica
- M.A.K.E in Santa Monica
- Lyfe Kitchen in Culver City
- Dogtown Cafe in Santa Monica
- Veggie Grill in Santa Monica and El Segundo
Grass-fed Options:
Diners with Steamed Vegetables:
Egg Over Easy with Sautéed Onions and Greens
All the ingredients from this dish are local and organic from my farmer’s market, including the tallow which is a very stable cooking oil and has a high smoke point. Since I’ve started using tallow, I use a lot less coconut oil which is great as it saves me from having to repurchase it as often. Organic unrefined coconut oil can get expensive pretty quickly. I save the tallow when I make bone broth and I have a healthy stable cooking oil full of good things like vitamin K2, conjugated linoleic acid, and saturated fat. If you are worried about losing weight check out my article on Saturated Fat and Weight Loss.
Egg Over Easy with Sautéed Onions and Greens
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Author: Lauren Bolanos
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 1 egg preferably grass-fed and local
- 1 tbsp of homemade grass-fed tallow (can use coconut oil too)
- 1 half a sweet onion
- 3 cups of mixed baby greens
- 1 tsp himalayan sea salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Sauté tallow, onion, and baby greens until soft. Move to a serving dish.
- Add more tallow and cook egg. I prefer over easy, so I stop cooking as soon as the whites look solid.
- Add egg over veggies, season with salt and pepper and enjoy.
Sources:
http://beeftallow.com/uses-of-beef-tallow_food-for-thought-5-solid-benefits-of-using-tallow-for-cooking_50.html
Know Your Fats by Mary Enig
Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox by Dr. Kate Rheaume-Blue, SSc., ND
Top Five Reasons to Consume Fermented Food
1. It Makes Food More Nutritious
Fermenting grains reduces the phytic acid, making nutrients more bio-available. Microbial cultures create B vitamins (not B12) including folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, and biotin.
2. Fermentation Preserves Food
Nomadic herding peoples learned to culture milk in order to extend its shelf life. Captain James Cook, an eighteenth-century English explorer, conquered scurvy by giving his crew large quantities of sauerkraut.
3. Supports the Immune System
A balanced and healthy gut is extremely important for the immune system. Check out The Body Ecology Diet for more information on rebuilding your immunity with probiotic nutrition.
4. Preserves Traditions and Cultural Heritage
Fermented food has a rich history of bringing health and wellness to those that practice this lost art. For more information Wild Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz and Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig are great resources.
5. It Tastes Good
Daikon kimichi, jalapeno sauerkraut, kefir cheese, sour pickles, and ginger kombucha. Is your mouth watering yet? Mine is.
Sources:
The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates
Wild Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz
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Symptoms of a Magnesium Deficiency
1. Anxiety and panic attacks
Magnesium helps regulate the adrenal hormones
2. Asthma
Histamine production and bronchial spasm increase with magnesium deficiency
3. Blood Clots
Magnesium helps prevent clots by keeping blood thin
4. Bowel Disease
Magnesium deficiency slows down the bowl, causing constipation
5. Cystitis
Bladder spasms worsen with a magnesium deficiency
6. Depression
Serotonin is dependent on magnesium
7. Detoxification
Helps remove toxic substances such as heavy metals
8. Diabetes
Without magnesium, insulin is unable to transfer glucose into cells.
9. Fatigue
Magnesium is involved in more than 300 enzyme-driven biochemical reactions occurring in the body
10. Heart Disease
Like any other muscle, the heart requires magnesium
11. Hypertension
Without enough magnesium, blood vessels may spasm and bad cholesterol may rise
12. Hypoglycemia
Magnesium helps regulate insulin, without it, low blood sugar can be a problem
13. Insomnia
Magnesium is involved in the production of melatonin
14. Kidney Disease
Magnesium deficiency contributes to atherosclerotic kidney failure
15. Migraine
Serotonin balance is magnesium dependent, without it you may get headaches
16. Musculoskeletal Conditions
Fribrositis, fibromyalgia, muscle spasms, eye twitches, cramps, chronic neck and back pain may be caused by a magnesium deficiency
17. Nerve Problems
Magnesium helps treat peripheral nerve disturbances and the central nervous system
18. Obstetrical and Gynecological Problems
Helps prevents PMS and crampings, help infertility, alleviates premature contractions, preeclampsia, and eclampsia during pregnancy and reduces hypertension in delivering mothers
19. Osteoporosis
Use with calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K to ensure proper absorption and utilization of supplements
20. Raynaud’s Syndrome
Helps relax spastic blood vessels
21. Tooth Decay
A deficiency causes unhealthy balance of phosphorus and calcium in saliva
Sources:
The Magnesium Miracle by Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D.
