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Caffeine-Free Year
One of my goals for 2017 is to go caffeine-free for the entire year. This includes having no coffee, espresso, tea (black, green, white), caffeinated soda, chocolate, cocoa, cacao, etc. Herbal tea that’s naturally caffeine-free is okay though. I feel this is something I just don’t need in my life this year. My mind feels sharper, calmer, and more focused without it. 🙂 (Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog)
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - January 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Source Type: blogs

7 Simple Smoothies to Boost Your Mood
I have mentioned in some of my posts that drinking a green smoothie is one of my more effective sanity tools. For fear of sounding like an infomercial, I must say that I realize there is no simple cure for depression. But I do think chugging down two or three of these leafy-green concoctions a day has significantly impacted my health and begun the healing process for some of my conditions. The Benefits of Green Smoothies Why green smoothies? “Greens are the primary found group that matches human nutritional needs most completely,” explains Victoria Boutenko in her book Green for Life. They are nutrition powerhouses, pa...
Source: World of Psychology - January 10, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Alternative and Nutritional Supplements Health-related Mental Health and Wellness Diet Digestion green smoothie juicing Source Type: blogs

Can Coca Cola give you a better sun tan? Episode 141
Can Coca Cola give you a better tan? Nanda asks…Will Coca Cola give you a better sun tan?  When I first head this I thought it was an obscure, ridiculous rumor. But I was wrong. it turns out it’s a very pervasive, ridiculous rumor. Yeah, if you Google “using coca cola to tan” you get THOUSANDS of search results from people raving about the tanning powers of Coke. People all over the world say that you can get a darker tan if you apply Coke to your skin. My favorite is…Top ten myths about Coca Cola which just happen to be true. But all the article does is repeat the myth – there’s not a hint of evide...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs

Shopping List – Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox
Get ready for success! Here’s the shopping list of commonly used ingredients that will get you off the ground running with the day-by-day menu plan in the Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox! Get even more resources and tips from the eCourse! Almond meal/flour Almond milk, unsweetened Baking powder (aluminum-free, cornstarch-free) Baking soda Cauliflower Cheeses (preferably full-fat, organic) Chia seeds Chocolate—100% chocolate, 85% cocoa or greater Chocolate chips, dark Cocoa powder, unsweetened Coconut flour Coconut milk—canned for thickness, carton for drinking Coconut, shredded and unsweetened; coconut flakes D...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - June 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: News & Updates Source Type: blogs

Do anti-aging patches really work? Episode 135
Do anti-aging patches really work? Julia asks…Can micro needle patches really work to deliver anti-aging ingredients like hyaluronic acid? Coincidentally I just read a study about a new technology for lightening age spots that involves, get this, Dissolving Micro Needles. This research was published by a Korean team in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology and here’s what they did… They developed a patch containing 4-n-butylresorcinol an active ingredient which is able to prevent melanocytes from producing melanin (the pigment in hair and skin.) They had 45 panelists use the patch for 8 weeks and then they measure...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - May 31, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs

Chocolate Walnut Ice Cream
Yes, ice cream can fit into your Wheat Belly lifestyle . . . but some adjustments will be necessary. I have yet to find a commercially produced ice cream or custard that I thought was truly healthy. Even the “no sugar added” ice cream brands are usually sweetened with sorbitol and maltitol that can still cause rises in blood sugar (as well as small LDL particles that lead to heart disease), not to mention gas and diarrhea–-not the best choice after a romantic dinner! Here’s a way to make your own thick, rich custard without sugar, sorbitol, maltitol, and without having to endure gas and diarrhea. If you have a dai...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - May 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes coconut grain-free ice cream low-carb no sugar Source Type: blogs

Triple Cocoa Bars
These healthy Triple Cocoa Bars will blast you with chocolate and cocoa from every direction! Look for cacao nibs in health food stores, specialty food stores, Whole Foods Market, or at nuts.com. If unavailable, the bars are still delicious without them. These bars contain around 4-5 grams “net” carbs per bar, well within the tolerance for most people. Yields approximately 10 bars 1 cup ground almonds 2 tablespoons coconut flour 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup cacao nibs 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2 ounces 85-90% cocoa chocolate, finely chopped 3/4 cup raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds Swee...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - March 15, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes almond flour chocolate coconut flour gluten grain-free grains non-grain wheat Source Type: blogs

“Abengourou, Côte d'Ivoire | December 12, 2015 A young...
"Abengourou, Côte d'Ivoire | December 12, 2015 A young boy carries a heavy basket laden with cocoa seeds in a remote farming commune in Côte d'Ivoire. For a decade and a half, the big chocolate makers have promised to end child labor in their industry — and have spent tens of millions of dollars in the effort. But as of the latest estimate, 2.1 million West African children still do the dangerous and physically taxing work of harvesting cocoa. What will it take to fix the problem? Shot #onassignment for @fortunemag #photojournalism #documentary #reportage #cocoa #cotedivoire #chocolate #childlabor" By benlowy on In...
Source: Kidney Notes - March 2, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Joshua Schwimmer Source Type: blogs

“Gagnoa, Cote D'Ivoire | December 15, 2015 A young teen...
"Gagnoa, Cote D'Ivoire | December 15, 2015 A young teen holds a open cocoa melon, revealing its fleshy seeds. Eventually the "meat" of the fruit is discarded and the seeds set out to dry. These dry seeds become the basic ingredient for chocolate. Chocolate production has been plagued by the use of child labor with many companies unable or unwilling to halt the practice. Shot #onassignment for @fortunemag #photojournalism #documentary #reportage #childlabor #chocolate #cotedivoire #cocoa" By benlowy on Instagram. Posted on infosnack. (Source: Kidney Notes)
Source: Kidney Notes - February 27, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Joshua Schwimmer Source Type: blogs

Test results 2016
About 15 months have zoomed by since my last lab tests and so I was delighted to find no significant change in today's test results. My blood creatinine level remains at 2.0mg/dl, which is right where it was when I was first diagnosed with chronic kidney disease almost seven years ago. Kidney disease tends to progress so I consider avoiding progression an achievement! You can view 7 years of my test results, from initial diagnosis to present, here. I can't say if my attempt to live a healthy lifestyle has been a factor in avoiding progression of the disease but it probably doesn't hurt (and has other benefits...
Source: All Kidney News - January 17, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: admin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs

“Gagnoa, Côte D'Ivoire | December 2015 Portrait of a bush...
"Gagnoa, Côte D'Ivoire | December 2015 Portrait of a bush cocoa plantation owner. Shot #onassignment #photojournalism #portrait #documentary #reportage #cotedivoire #cocoa" By benlowy on Instagram. Posted on infosnack. (Source: Kidney Notes)
Source: Kidney Notes - January 11, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Joshua Schwimmer Source Type: blogs

“Gagnoa, Côte D'Ivoire | December 2015 Portrait of a bush...
"Gagnoa, Côte D'Ivoire | December 2015 Portrait of a bush cocoa farmer. Shot #onassignment #photojournalism #documentary #reportage #cotedivoire #cocoa" By benlowy on Instagram. Posted on infosnack. (Source: Kidney Notes)
Source: Kidney Notes - January 10, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Joshua Schwimmer Source Type: blogs

Dark Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons
A great recipe from the Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox. Carry a few of these rich macaroons on trips to fill you and your family up. Or serve them to family and friends as a light dessert after a meal. You should hear no complaints about missing candy bars or ice cream! 3 egg whites 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut Sweetener equivalent to 1/2 sugar 4 ounces chocolate (85% cacao or greater), broken into pieces Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the coconut and sweetener into...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - December 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Source Type: blogs