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Cameron Alborzian : Guided Meditation

Lifestyle guide & yogi Cameron Alborzian in a short guided meditation vid. This... more

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Fundraising T-Shirts for Breast Cancer Banned At School

Several high school girls in Salina, Kansas were denied a T-Shirt design for breast... more

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Ballad of Bad Food

We've all heard it: fast food is not always the best food for us. But most of us... more

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Daughter of Cancer

A personal look at how Tiffany is dealing with her mother, a breast cancer patient.

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The government shouldn't be choosing

It's a difficult enough decision without getting in the middle of a woman, her... more

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Many people could be helped

There are no guarantees in research, but we certainly know it's promising.

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NY Oil Spill: 1950-?

Greenpoint, Brooklyn is a quiet residential neighborhood in New York CIty. But... more

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Failure at borders

Us and Mexico cannot catch a Mexican national with a dangerous strain of tuberculosis... more

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Dentistry for Dummies

"Just gimme some whiskey and pull the SOB!" Can't afford dental... more

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The Far-Reaching Benefits of Vegetarianism

If you had to judge the merits of a vegetarian diet from the selection of meatless dishes available in most restaurants, you would likely come to the conclusion that vegetarians are primarily concerned with losing weight, don't care if they eat badly planned meals and have an inordinate love of cheese. But the truth is that most vegetarians are not in it for weight loss, they pay close attention to the balance of foods in their diet and some don't even eat cheese at all. The benefits of eating a vegetarian diet are in fact varied and far-reaching.

Eating a healthy vegetarian diet rich in vegetables, beans, fruit, whole grains and nuts has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Most vegetarians consume far less saturated fat than their meat-eating counterparts. While it is possible to eat an unhealthy vegetarian diet by consuming too much refined sugar, junk food and high-fat dairy products such as cheese and ice cream, a well planned diet that focuses on vegetables, whole grains and legumes is ideal.

One of the more common reasons people begin eating a vegetarian diet is to reduce animal suffering. One trip to a feedlot or slaughterhouse is enough to dispel any confusion about exactly where the meat on your plate comes from, and this knowledge turns many people away from eating meat. Often this change happens overnight, especially in children or teenagers who suddenly understand the connection between the cow at the farm and the roast on the table. However, it can be hard to jump straight into eating a balanced vegetarian diet by simply removing the meat from your plate without replacing it with some beans, lentils or tofu. If you decide to stop eating meat or animal products cold turkey, so to speak, it is wise to check out some vegetarian resources and learn how to plan a vegetarian or vegan diet.

Dried beans and lentils are cheap, so going vegetarian means you will probably notice a reduction in your grocery bill, but meat is as costly to our environment as it is to your bank balance. One pound of beef takes around 2500 gallons of water to produce, but one pound of wheat requires only 14 gallons of water. Raising meat in a factory-farming environment is heavily dependent on other resources, such as food crops and fossil fuels, not to mention the environmental impact of having fields and fields of one species of animal, reducing the habitat necessary for other wildlife to survive. Farming animals also creates a huge amount of waste, which can contaminate fields and water sources.

Increasing the number of vegetarian meals in your diet is an easy way to increase your health, reduce animal suffering and move one step closer to a greener lifestyle. You don't have to be religious about it if you don't want to, but every time you choose beans over beef you're helping to conserve water, fossil fuels and reducing your own risk of a heart attack. As Albert Einstein said, "Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet."

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San Francisco considers injection room

"City health officials took steps Thursday toward opening the nation's first... more

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Malaria Vaccine for Africa's Babies

There is still no clinically approved vaccine for malaria, which kills more than a... more

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Giving Stress More Respect

Gotta relieve that stress! "Its probably just stress. How many times... more

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Just Don't Call That Mass Produced, Chain Store Bought, Wizened Foliage Tea

The Daily Mantra finds it amazing what Americans will pour water on and call tea. Even worse are the over-packaged, and over-priced wizened pieces of bitter foliage that masquerade as so-called fine teas, and are sold by some of the biggest names in the beverage world. We recommend you give your taste buds a treat, and invest in some real fine tea. Two of our favorite tea purveyors are Tokyos Lupicia and Paris Palais Des Thés, which both have excellent online stores.

For a simple, yet stunning green tea, try Palais Des Thés Gyokuro, from the Japanese province of Uji. Only the tenderest buds are selected and handpicked for this delicate tea, which, when brewed, is the most vivid of jade greens. If youre looking for something a little more exotic, try their Thé du Hammam, which was inspired by a traditional Turkish recipe; a Chinese green tea base is infused with orange flower water and green date pulp, with red fruits and exquisite rose petals adding a delightful scent and color. For something a little lighter try Thé Des Alizes, a green tea mixed with white peach, kiwi and watermelon, which is refreshing when served either hot or cold. Lupicia also offers some exceedingly good teas. We like their delicately scented Vietnamese Lotus tea, and their two high grade Jasmin teas. Their Jasmin Dragon Pearl tea is made from new shoots thick with white hairs from the Tailao Mountain in the Fujiang province of Japan, and their light and fragrant Chinese Jasmin Chun Hao is a staple in our cup.

While youre shopping, ween yourself off un-eco-friendly (and more expensive per cup) tea bags, and pick up a decent tea pot to brew your loose leaf tea in. Make sure the pot you choose has a removable strainer, so you can take the leaves out before your tea gets over-brewed and turns bitter. Bear in mind, many of the finer teas only need to be immersed in hot water for as little as 30 seconds, depending on the type of leaves. And since all the teas weve recommended have not a hint of bitterness when correctly brewed, leave off the sugar and dont even think about milk. Finally remember, tea is more than a drink; its a ceremony, a treat and a time. Find a china cup you like and savor the moment along with the tea.

Image from left to right: Jasmin Chun Hao, Thé du Hammam, Jasmin Dragon Pearl, Gyokuro, Lotus Tea and Thé Des Alizes

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Breathe Together Now

"You cannot take a future or past breath. The breath is always definitively in... more

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Fight big tobacco and win an iPhone from the Cancer Society

A couple of weeks ago there was a story out of Australia about how tobacco companies... more

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'Silent Tragedy' of Maternal Mortality

The Women Deliver global conference addressing maternal and newborn mortality... more

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Link Between Drugs And Diabetes Discovered

Insulin, long known as an important regulator of blood glucose levels, now has a newly... more

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

www.army.mil - The U.S. Army posted online briefing and video resources to help... more

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If You're a Smoker Get Ready to Pay a Bit More for your Habit...

If youre a smoker and work for Tribune Co., get ready to pay $100 per month for your... more

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