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nicolep
Check out my website @ www.nicolepandozzi.com where I offer free health consulations! If you know anyone who is looking for health counseling online, please direct them to my site. Thanks :)
nicolep
I recently tried a raw food diet for about 6 weeks. I have to say, I felt amazing. Has anyone tried it? Or would anyone be willing to? It's worth it!
Kevin
Recently I graduated from my RN program & have worked in northern rural Canada providing acute care to marginalized populations for the past 2 years. My core interest is the physiological impact phytonutrients have on our body's ability to prevent disease. I have a keen interest on integrative & functional medicine. I have considered a Masters from Bastyr or B.Ed but would prefer to stay employed. Any ideas for a RN who loves to educate patients on nutrition or promote healthy lifestyles?
nicolep:
Great area to specialize in! You should look into Institute for Integrative Nutrition which is now offered online (so you can work and continue to ...MoreGreat area to specialize in! You should look into Institute for Integrative Nutrition which is now offered online (so you can work and continue to learn about integrative medicine). If you would like more information, just send me a message and I'll provide any info you need! Good luck!
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Ryan Paugh
Do any of you Health Nuts out there drink Kombucha? I have one practically every day at work. My girlfriend buys them and tells me that they're good for me. The label says that it will restore balance and vitality into my life. I have no clue what that really means. I'm hoping someone can enlighten me.
It's funny that I drink this stuff every day and I don't even know what it does. It's expensive too!
100 weeks ago from Health and Nutrition and Fit Freaks
Nathan Johnson:
@ Ryan I think Kombucha is a great substitute to all of the other sugary beverage choices out there. The benefits are, as Sean points out, mostly ...More@ Ryan I think Kombucha is a great substitute to all of the other sugary beverage choices out there. The benefits are, as Sean points out, mostly for your GI tract and immune system. However, I would not say that they are useless, here is a good article on the benefits of fermented foods from one of the few sites I read and trust when it comes to healthy eating. http://www.marksdailyapple.com/fermented-foods-health/ there is also a great primer on how to make your own Kombucha in the comment thread if your looking to save a few $$.
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96 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
Thanks you guys! I haven't been drinking Kombucha for the last couple weeks because the brand that I buy got pulled from the shelves for some ...MoreThanks you guys! I haven't been drinking Kombucha for the last couple weeks because the brand that I buy got pulled from the shelves for some reason. Anybody know about this?
@Nathan -- There's a course over at Whole Food on University that teaches you how to make Kombucha. I've been thinking about taking it.
95 weeks ago
@Nathan -- There's a course over at Whole Food on University that teaches you how to make Kombucha. I've been thinking about taking it.
95 weeks ago
nicolep
Hey all. Traveling to SE Asia for a couple weeks.. Any suggestions? Heading into Malaysia, then Indo, was supposed to go to Thailand but not sure at this point.. maybe Cambodia and Vietnam.. Thoughts?
Melissa Barry:
Jamille: The landmine museum is near Siem Reap - it's small, but well done. I didn't do any other day trips, but there are some temples in the ...MoreJamille: The landmine museum is near Siem Reap - it's small, but well done. I didn't do any other day trips, but there are some temples in the area aren't included in the Angkor Wat complex so you could look into that. In Malaysia, Melaka and Pulau Tioman were both amazing. Also, the Cameron Highlands were highly recommended by everyone I met. Hope this information helps!
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95 weeks ago
Jamille Teer:
Thanks Melissa, I'm definately going to try to see many of these sights while i'm abroad.
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Ryan Paugh
I usually try to make my lunches, but 2-3 times a week I can't. So I stockpile single serving meals (frozen burritos, noodle bowls, etc) from Trader Joe's. I buy this stuff from Trader Joe's because it looks and tastes a lot better than the crap at regular grocery stores, but is it any healthier? I'm no good at reading nutrition labels so let me know what you guys think!
103 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!, Brazen Foodies and Health and Nutrition1 more
Adriana Llames:
@nicolep: great advice, and it's accurate. Generally frozen dinners are high in sodium (500-600+) which can add up; if you're just eating them ...More@nicolep: great advice, and it's accurate. Generally frozen dinners are high in sodium (500-600+) which can add up; if you're just eating them every so often you're fine. Go for easy, high protein snacks in between (hummus/veggies, apple/peanut butter) to off-set the frozen meals.
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101 weeks ago
Heather Dziczek:
I'm in the "make all lunches over the weekend" camp, except for lunches that will come from dinner leftovers.
Without knowing what you normally ...MoreI'm in the "make all lunches over the weekend" camp, except for lunches that will come from dinner leftovers.
Without knowing what you normally eat or consider "healthy," I wouldn't be able to give great advice, since none of the "heat and serve" meals are healthy by my standards. (Not trying to condescend — I've just become fairly health-conscious over time.)
If you can't (for reasons unknown) make lunch 2-3 days per week ... that's between half and most of the time. If it's important to you to eat a healthy lunch, perhaps checking out why you can't make lunch regularly (and making adjustments) will help more than reading labels.
101 weeks ago
Without knowing what you normally ...MoreI'm in the "make all lunches over the weekend" camp, except for lunches that will come from dinner leftovers.
Without knowing what you normally eat or consider "healthy," I wouldn't be able to give great advice, since none of the "heat and serve" meals are healthy by my standards. (Not trying to condescend — I've just become fairly health-conscious over time.)
If you can't (for reasons unknown) make lunch 2-3 days per week ... that's between half and most of the time. If it's important to you to eat a healthy lunch, perhaps checking out why you can't make lunch regularly (and making adjustments) will help more than reading labels.
101 weeks ago
nicolep
What are everyone's best weight loss/maintenance strategies?
Ryan Paugh
I rarely eat breakfast. I'm just not hungry first thing in the morning. Not too mention, as soon as I wake up I'm already running out the door. I'm realizing that this habit poorly affects my brain power at work. Any suggestions for what I can do?
106 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!, Brazen Foodies and Health and Nutrition1 more
Bryon Ownby:
@Ryan, I've been like this my whole life until the past year. My experiment, it does help with AM brain drain - more than I realized (although my ...More@Ryan, I've been like this my whole life until the past year. My experiment, it does help with AM brain drain - more than I realized (although my brain doesn't really function until after 10am and stops at 2am). Anything that's halfway nutritious will work (and a little caffeine doesn't hurt).
103 weeks ago
103 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It ...More@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It takes me til around 10AM to really get my brain going. I spend the morning doing administrative tasks that don't take too much of my brain power.
103 weeks ago
I'm not a morning person either. It ...More@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It takes me til around 10AM to really get my brain going. I spend the morning doing administrative tasks that don't take too much of my brain power.
103 weeks ago
Erica Minehan Cook
Hi Everyone, I'm heading to Greece in about 2 weeks and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of places to see, islands to visit, or the best way to travel around the country. I would love to get some suggestions. Thanks!
nicolep:
You should try to get to a couple islands if possible. I agree with Erin; you can take the ferry overnight if you want from Athens as to not waste ...MoreYou should try to get to a couple islands if possible. I agree with Erin; you can take the ferry overnight if you want from Athens as to not waste a day. When you get to the islands, you can travel between islands by high speed ferry. You can buy an island package.. or just play it by ear. I would recommend Santorini for sure.. and Ios if you would like a more foreign experience. There aren't as many Americans on Ios compared to Mykonos.
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Owen Stride:
Head to Crete but ignore most of the northern coast and head to the south, its where the locals go. I spent 2 weeks there a fe years ago and it ...MoreHead to Crete but ignore most of the northern coast and head to the south, its where the locals go. I spent 2 weeks there a fe years ago and it was awesome.
105 weeks ago
105 weeks ago
nicolep
Is anyone interested in pursuing a career in health/nutrition, or is everyone mostly concerned about personal health?
nicolep
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nicolep
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nicolep
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Luke J
I have an online business and can live/work anywhere with a good internet connection. Would love to do 1-3 month working holidays. The only thing holding me back is solo travel. Have been on holidays by myself before and am independent but is nice to have someone around to grab a meal with etc. I would be staying in nice serviced apartments rather than hostels.
Would be great to find others in the same situation as me, who are potentially looking for a travel companion on a working holiday.
Joshua Klein
Has anyone read the book The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris? I found it interesting and the concept is along the same lines as this network...
Emily Moore:
Along with Penelope's blog, there is also a great review over at MoreAlong with Penelope's blog, there is also a great review over at www.TheSimpleDollar.com (http://bit.ly/43s7) that cleared some things up for me. Ferris uses the beginning and end of the book to cushion the middle-man business concept. I'm not sure how I feel about it, but I'm excited for the web conference to see what others have to say.
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119 weeks ago
nicolep:
Yes, good read. It makes sense... and if we could all do it, we would be very happy people :)
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JESS Kalinowsky
I note that people have been burned with "DIY" online travel reservations. How much money is a person willing to spend to save the money they would use getting the advice of professional travel consultants? Is it worth hundreds, thousands, to risk buying on the net? Personally I think not.
When I spend my money I want professional help! I would not dream of traveling without full insurance coverage! Traveling internationally is not simple, it requires professionals to make travel arrangements.
Renee:
While I respect the hard work that TA's do, I've always booked all of my trips myself. It's relatively easy to find info on questionable hotels ...MoreWhile I respect the hard work that TA's do, I've always booked all of my trips myself. It's relatively easy to find info on questionable hotels (via tripadvisor.com for one) and I like using online agents like www.gotoday.com for package deals. I agree with Emily re: Priceline. I've even written a primer on how to use it: http://aviewtoathrill.net/2008/12/29/a-step-by-step-primer-on-how-to-bid...
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nicolep:
It really depends what kind of travel you want to do. Are you going to one country or multiple? I think good advice can be found without paying. I ...MoreIt really depends what kind of travel you want to do. Are you going to one country or multiple? I think good advice can be found without paying. I bet you would find your answers here as far as where to stay, etc...for free.
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