Category Archives: Wellness

For comments on general wellness: diet, fitness, environments. This includes body, mind, relationships and spiritual wellness.

More On The Milk Dilemna

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Nicola

Had someone email me a comment on the last milk blog so adding it in here. No doubt many that drink pasteurized milk, believing they are doing their bodys good. I mean, how many times as a child were you … Continue reading →

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Is Death The Only Motivator?

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Nicola

It staggers me that so many people are not taking responsibility for their own health, and the health of their children. It seems that it takes a brush with an early death to get people to realize their unhealthy lifestyles … Continue reading →

Posted in Disease Prevention, Wellness | 1 Comment

BMI Move Over, BVI Is Here.

Posted on April 8, 2007 by Nicola

The body mass index [BMI] is being replaced by the measure BVI, or body volume index. Mass, the amount of matter and energy in a given object, and measured using the Body Mass Index has previously been used as the … Continue reading →

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Fitness Reduces Negative Effects of Menopause

Posted on April 1, 2007 by Nicola

Until recently it was believed that there were no positive beneftis associated with increased physical fitness and menopause. However, recent study results now show the physical activity may help ease symptoms and increase quality of life during menopause. About 1.5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Aging Program, Fitness, Treatments, Wellness | 16 Comments

The Great Vitamin-D Debate

Posted on March 18, 2007 by Nicola

A new hot debate has surfaced over sun protection. For some, it seems we may have gone a little too far in our attempts to reduce photodamage. Asian, Subcontinents, and Melanesian peoples generally don’t require sun protection – the color of their … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love The Red Skins

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Nicola

It appears that genetic progress in our food manufacture may be damaging our health. In our bid to introduce new brands of apples that are more disease resistant, grow in more diverse climates and give a bigger better looking apple, … Continue reading →

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Are You As Sun Safe As You Think?

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Nicola

A close friend of mine is about to embark on a sailing adventure around Cape Horn. We were discussing the environmental conditions for the journey and protective gear. This got me thinking about sun protection again, and so decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Antiaging, Antiaging Products, Wellness | 2 Comments

Be Wise About Health & Beauty

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Nicola

With the launch this week of the consumer education campaign “Be Wise About Beauty” by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), I thought I would add my support. This campaign aims to update the consumer on the facts about … Continue reading →

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Good To My Word

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Nicola

Well, I did it. I stuck to the word of my last email and just forgot about my diet for the duration of my Christmas break  with my family.  The interesting thing was though, that I did not really over indulge … Continue reading →

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Keeping To Your Healthy Diet At Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2006 by Nicola

I have had several conversations of late with people already lamenting their dietary lapses due to Christmas and holiday festivities, and asking for advice on how to keep to their diets. My response to them, and to you is this … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Development, Wellness | 3 Comments