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Background: B.A. Communication, emphasis Public Relations, Total Quality Management/Organizational Communication, Theory Writing and Research

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Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Is organic produce really worth more money?: 2 of 69
When people talk about organic, the factor of expense almost always comes up. People have a perception that they can't possibly change their lifestyle and buying habits because organic food is too expensive.It's true that on the surface, organic food is more expensive than conventional. But consider the "hidden" costs of eati... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics What are probiotics?: 1 of 13
There are many important components to maintaining good health. If there was just one thing you could do to alter your overall state of health for the better, stay out of the doctor's office, and avoid catching each and every virus or bacteria that make you sick enough to call up your boss and say, "I'm not coming in today", ... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Vitamins and your health: 4 of 24
Although it is important to obtain vitamins and minerals from eating healthy foods, most of us need supplementation to fill in the gaps where diet leaves off. In modern life, multiple factors affect why we do not receive adequate nutrition simply from eating, such as busy schedules and ever-present temptations to eat unhealth... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Gluten-free food recommendations: 2 of 12
Everyone loves bread, right? You would be hard-pressed to find someone who says they don't like it. But for many people in the 21st century, living without wheat has become a reality. In their desperate quest to keep eating bread and bread products, they have found their savior - gluten-free foods. But did you know that many ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should school lunch programs look at healthier options?: 1 of 6
Currently, legislation is being introduced into the Senate and House to require regulation of all foods sold in the public school environment in the United States. These bills would allow for the setting of standards for cafeteria food and vending machine purchases made by students. But are these measures going far enough? We... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Why the right kinds of dietary fats are essential for good health: 1 of 4
We are living in a world where fats in our diet have been increasingly feared and avoided for nearly five decades. Things are finally beginning to change. With epidemic numbers of people experiencing heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and cancer, health experts and professionals are really starting... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The benefits of raw milk: 2 of 5
What's better than a glass of milk and a chocolate chip cookie? Or how about your favorite cereal covered in refreshing, cold milk and a glass of juice? These types of meal and snack combinations have been revisited for decades by many well-intentioned people. The fact is, milk has been glorified and heralded by various so-ca... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Using your blood type as a guideline in dieting: 4 of 8
For many years I ate processed foods and my health suffered for it. At one point in my search for answers to my failing health, I came across a book called Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type written by naturopathic physician Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo. Over the years we've seen many "diets", "plans", and "fads" come and go in eating an... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks Fluoride: Should it be in our drinking water: 1 of 2
Do you use fluoride toothpaste or drink tap water with fluoride in it? Does your dentist recommend fluoride treatments for your children when they have dental checkups? These common practices are what many people do and accept as a method of "preventative" dental care. Ever since I was a child, the concept of having fluoride... More..
Food & Drink > Meat & Poultry Benefits of meat produced by grass fed animals: 1 of 1
Since the dawn of humanity, people have eaten meat for food and it has consistently remained a primary source of protein. In recent years, we have witnessed a monumental shift from diets primarily rooted in meat-eating habits to those of vegetarian and vegan. Health rhetoric, news, and medical reports continually advocate the... More..