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Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest Coping with high cholesterol levels: 1 of 11
I am twenty-five, female, and in good health. I eat a fairly balanced diet, despite my affinity for candy, and I am moderately active on a regular basis. I am not over-weight, nor do I have any chronic heart problems. You can imagine my surprise, then, upon receiving the news that I possess the cholesterol levels of a morbid... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Health benefits of brown rice: 3 of 16
There's much more to brown rice's fibrous, bran-laden outer layers than meets the eye - besides its nutty flavor and texture, of course. After all, isn't it always what's on the inside that counts? Brown rice is a whole grain, and thus provides a good serving of complex carbohydrates and fabulous, kidney-cleansing fiber. The... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Best sources of healthful proteins: 5 of 22
I, like many, have been known to down a nice, cold, protein shake, almost automatically upon returning from a workout. It's protein, after all, that helps build lean muscle mass, and to repair muscle fibers after a serious stint at the gym. Consuming protein after a workout also serves to counter-act the effects of lactic ac... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 99 of 428
Imagine you are a 12-year-old girl, living on the streets. You have no contact with family, and you have just been forced into sex. A few months later, you discover you are pregnant. Are you fit to raise a child? What sort of onus is this to place on a young girl who can't even take care of herself? Abortion is an issue of p... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts Scientology: Religion or cult?: 23 of 62
Scientology does feel quite "cultish," but then, by the same token, it's also very difficult to argue that *every* religion is not a cult. A cult is typically defined by a group of people whose lives and values are changed dramatically within a fairly short period of time, and there is usually a leader of sorts who instigate... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Tips for staying motivated on a diet: 12 of 31
DIET really is a four letter word. It's so true that the more you abstain from something (i.e food), the more you inevitably want it (Ditto. FOOD). That's what's so weird about labeling a lifestyle plan with a silly little word - the second you call it a DIET, there are all these limitations involved, and you invariably driv... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 114 of 270
Absolutely, cell-phones should not be used while driving, but at the same time, a person should not be applying make-up in the rear-view mirror, either. It is difficult to drive properly if concentration is fractured. Reaction time is considerably slowed, because although driving is one of those things that becomes instinctu... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues When to consult a nutritionist: 3 of 7
Food has the power to heal, but it can also be toxic. The key is in recognizing which foods, and in which combinations, yield the most therapeutic results. In fact, never before has the idiom "You are what you eat" rung so true, specifically in modern days. Indeed, some of the most credible and useful scientific health advan... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Traveling: 89 of 204
Before I start using up my internet minutes and also your time, here is an interesting preliminary fact: every drug store or convenience store I have been to in Thailand sells skin lightening lotion. Every single one. It's so weird. I arrived in Thailand and was like, "Bring on the self tanner" and they were all, "We want to... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues How to be a healthy cook: 12 of 23
First things first: If you want to be healthy, you must consume healthy food. It sounds redundant, but you'd be surprised how many people are stuck in a grocery-buying rut, and simply don't know how to break the habit. The best way to start fresh, and I tell you this from personal experience, is to get rid of anything unheal... More..