Whatever someone’s reason for becoming a vegetarian whether it be for ethical, ecological, health, or other reason, everybody gains increased knowledge about meatless nutrition. It has been firmly established that being a vegetarian does...
Texas has more than 3,000 miles of Gulf Coast shoreline, 36 major waterways and numerous lakes, and kayaking is a healthy and reasonably priced way to enjoy them. Kayaking is a good upper-body and cardiovascular workout which has circulatory,...
Fluconazole, an anti-fungal medication used to treat vaginal yeast infections, is occasionally paired with a probiotic supplement during treatment. The practice is relatively new and the research is far from conclusive, but there are studies that...
Home gardening is gaining popularity in the United States, where renewed interest in self-sufficiency and green living has become widespread. Backyard fruit and vegetable gardens are part of a larger shift toward ecological consciousness and...
Activia yogurt is a probiotic; it contains specific bacteria which aid human digestive systems in several ways. Most commercial yogurts contain bacteria called Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilis. Activia contains both, in...
Yeast may seem like a beneficial microorganism. After all, it makes bread rise and beer bubble. However, certain types of yeasts -- specifically, those in the Candida family -- can run rampant in your body, causing infections and overgrowths that...
Mining is a necessary process to retrieve the minerals and materials needed to keep the world functioning as we are accustomed. Coal and iron ore are among the top resources mined for by virtually every country in the world, making mining a major...
Fuel-efficient cars cover more distance using less fuel. The vehicles may offer more efficient use of gasoline, use a different fuel such as diesel or may be a hybrid that combines a mixture of fueling elements. More attention has been placed on...
The Body Ecology Diet was created by Donna Gates with the intent to restore balance and optimal function to the digestive system, which is intimately linked to your immune, endocrine, circulatory and central nervous systems, says Donna Gates,...
Whether for weight loss, health or ecological reasons, some people follow a raw food diet. This diet typically consists of raw fruits, raw vegetables, soaked nuts, sprouted seeds and legumes, and foods dehydrated at low temperatures. A raw food...
From fashion to technology to everyday life, "going green" is gaining momentum as a way to conserve resources, save money and reduce environmental impact. With a focus on protecting the planet, the green movement encourages earth-friendly choices,...
It seems as though there is an endless array of moisturizing products intended for dry, damaged or problematic locks. It can be tricky to navigate the world of personal hair care products in search of the right moisturizing shampoo to provide...
Nitrate is one of many forms of nitrogen found in the environment. It is a common ingredient in many fertilizers used in both large-scale agricultural operations and smaller yards, flower beds and vegetable gardens. Nitrate is highly mobile in...
Naturally present in all humans and animals, hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many functions essential to life. Some artificial hormones, such as recombinant DNA insulin to treat diabetes, are used for quite noncontroversial medical...
In industrialized nations, the prevalence of cars and other machinery that use oil has created a dilemma over what to do with used oil. If you dispose of oil improperly, you risk ecological damage and pollution that may affect the health of both...
Approximately 2.5 percent of people in the United States follow a vegetarian diet, according to Colorado State University. People become vegetarian for health, religious, ecological, ethical or economical reasons. A vegetarian diet typically...
San Diego, being the second-largest city in California and the ninth-largest in the United States, according to TravBuddy, has plenty of activities to keep residents and tourists busy within its city limits. However, for those looking to get out...
Candida, a form of yeast, is a fungal overgrowth in your system that can cause fatigue, weight gain, joint pain and symptoms similar to irritable bowel syndrome. Candida live in the digestive system, but can break through the wall of the...
Cardiovascular Research and Ecological Formulas makes natural vitamins and health products. The company was established in 1981 and makes organic as well as kosher health items. Cardiovascular Research B12 Spray is used for energy and due to its...
Over the last 15 years, the number of vegetarians has increased from 6 million to 12 million people in the United States. Vegetarianism is the practice of restricting animal food sources; anywhere from semi-vegetarians, those excluding or...
The biological sciences are at the core of applied nutrition science--the study of food systems, including foods, drinks and their nutrients, and interactions within relevant biological, social and environmental systems. People who enter the field...
Candida albicans is a yeast microorganism that generally lives in the intestinal tract, sharing space in your bowel with a variety of other microorganisms called probiotics. If an overgrowth of Candida albicans begins in the digestive system, it...
The Body Ecology Diet, or BED, was developed by Donna Gates as a diet to promote a healthy balance of gut flora -- what Gates calls your "inner ecosystem." According to Gates, limiting sugar and simple carbohydrates, eating healthy unsaturated...
Although you may not be able to imagine giving up bacon or cheeseburgers, switching over to a plant-based diet can have health and nutritional advantages. In many cases, you can improve your risk factors for a variety of diseases and health...
The Body Ecology diet was created by nutritionist Donna Gates. It is an eating plan designed to enhance and restore your health with the addition of cultured foods, improving the quality of fats you consume, and reducing your carbohydrate and...
Organic soil is that associated with organic agriculture, which the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements defines as "sustaining the health of soils, ecosystems and people" and "relying on ecological processes, biodiversity and...
The smell of lavender is a soothing scent that can promote happiness and tranquility. The essential oils of the lavender plant can be extracted or purchased and used for many different purposes, for everything from stress reduction, to healing, to...
While butter is often emphasized as a fatty addition to foods that increases calories and raises cholesterol, butter can also provide your body with numerous benefits. According to Body Ecology, raw and organic butter is the best butter for you to...
Yeast infections in women are characterized by vaginal itching and burning, especially during intercourse or while urinating. A thick white discharge often accompanies a yeast infection. While this infection can be contracted by oral-genital...
