Vegetable Protein Sources for the Average Vegetarian

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Vegetable Protein Sources Vegetable protein isn’t hard to find. In fact, it’s probably already in your house, disguised. I am a pescetarian. I am not a vegan, but I was once. I stopped because it was too hard to stay healthy without eating tons of sugar and it was very difficult to avoid eggs and … Read more

The Human Body is an Ecosystem (Part 4/5 : Gastro-Intestinal Micro-Organisms)

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Part 4: Micro Organisms of the Gut Please see the other parts of the article; once they are completed the links will be active: Part 1: anatomy of the human microbiome Part 2: micro-organisms on the skin Part 3: micro-organisms in the mouth Part 5: implications for modern medicine The increased knowledge of gut bacteria is a … Read more

The Human Body is an Ecosystem (Part 3/5 : Oral Micro-Organisms)

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Part 3: Micro-organisms in the Mouth Please see the other parts of the article; once they are completed the links will be active: Part 1: anatomy of the human microbiome Part 2: micro-organisms on the skin Part 4: micro-organisms in the gut Part 5: implications for modern medicine Your mouth harbors a diverse, abundant, and extremely complex … Read more

10 Metabolic Facts to help you Optomize your Nutrition

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I have been experimenting with nutrition for over 6 years, ever since I had the desire to get the most out of my yoga practice. I believe I have found the best strategies for my own body. These are some tips to manage your body’s metabolism. The first step is reading labels. Do it with … Read more

The Last Diet you’ll ever Need.

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Are you looking for the list of ten things? I hate to break it to you, but your body’s nutritional needs are much more complex than a 10 item list, so stop looking for the easy way out. With that said, I have about 5 or 6 points I would like to make :), these … Read more

The Gastrointestinal Tract

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The gastrointestinal tract, or digestive system is the organ system responsible for consuming and digesting food while absorbing the nutrients, then expelling waste. This consists of all organs between the mouth and anus. It is also essential for immune functioning, and homeostasis in the body. The organs that comprise the tract are the following organs … Read more