Archive for April, 2007

Posted on April 30th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

Article:”Exercising harder keeps weight off longer”

Some scientists are claiming that the results of their new study shows that engaging in high levels of exercise over the long haul will result in the best results of losing weight and keeping it off. However, they acknowledge that only 13 of the 154 people who completed the study were able to sustain the [...]

Posted on April 26th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

An Ophthalmologist looks at art

Dr. Michael Marmor, an ophthalmologist and Professor at Stanford University, has used his knowledge of visual disabilities as well as computer simulations to provide an in depth look at how selected artists works may have been affected by visual difficulties.
Now, who has devoted much of his career to studying the role of visual sciences in [...]

Posted on April 21st, 2007 by by SaneFitness

More pet food recalls, human food supply may be affected too

There are so many that I don’t know where to begin. Remember, just because your pet’s food hasn’t been recalled doesn’t mean it is safe. There is no government procedures for recalls of dog and cat food. This means that the recalls are being done on a voluntary basis and no one can force a [...]

Posted on April 21st, 2007 by by SaneFitness

How about some Synsepalum dulcificum in your oatmeal?

If you’re like most people, you’ve never heard of Synsepalum dulcificum, or more commonly known as the Miracle Fruit Plant. When a person eats it, a protein molecule in the fruit binds to the taste buds and will cause sour and bitter foods to taste sweet. This can last up up to two hours. [...]

Posted on April 21st, 2007 by by SaneFitness

Are you diabetic?

If you or a loved one are diabetic, then you need to take control of your life and your medical situation. There are a few steps to help you along the way. For example, work with your doctor and do your own research to find the best diet and healthy foods to eat.
Another productive step [...]

Posted on April 21st, 2007 by by SaneFitness

wheat-free and sugar-free spice cupcakes

I received this recipe from the Dr. Mercola newsletter. The page lists all the ingredients, and there’s also a helpful video posted at youtube as well. I was surprised that they used xylitol, because I thought Dr. Mercola frowned on all sorts of sweeteners, but I guess I was wrong. Luci Lock is the young [...]

Posted on April 20th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

Eye Implant helps blindness

I hadn’t heard of artificial eyes, but not only are those being studied, it looks like an electronic retinal implant is making news. It’s designed for the treatment of blindness due to Retinitis Pigmentosa, a type of inherited eye disease which affects the retina. The FDA has approved clinical trials of the retinal implant [...]

Posted on April 20th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

Do antiperspirants cause breast cancer?

First we heard it does cause cancer. Then we all heard that it doesn’t and that we can stop worrying and keep using it.
However, this site claims that antiperspirant is harmful and shouldn’t be used. It states that aluminum (as well as cadmium) bind to estrogen receptors in your breasts and that abnormal estrogen metabolism [...]

Posted on April 20th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

“Hyping Vaccines”

This site seems to say that there is a correlation between media reports of epidemics and the selling of vaccinations by major pharmaceutical companies. For example, it says that the flu was usually seen to be a rather innocuous communicable disease, until the influenza vaccine was developed. Then suddenly, it became one of the major [...]

Posted on April 20th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

Are you a smoker that wants to quit?

Personally, I don’t like to beat people over the head for their addictions and vices. I figure most smokers already do a good enough job of feeling bad about the habit that they don’t need me to add to the guilt. However, I do like to present information and resources for those that want to [...]