Happy Tuesday July 7, 09: Sweden and Sustainable Production

8th July, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Hello and Happy Tuesday to you! Its incredible that I work in downtown Los Angeles and this morning the world is watching. The Michael Jackson Memorial is happening directly across from my office and the media attention continues around the issues of life and death. Another reminder for all of us to be thankful of the » Read More

Quitting smoking provides immediate benefit to heart

8th July, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Washington: Smokers can immediately improve their cardiovascular health by kicking the butt, according to a study. Researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, NY, say that smoking cessation provides immediate benefits to patients. They examined specific inflammatory biomarkers associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in “at risk” women during the smoking cessation process. It was found » Read More

Vegetarian diets can keep heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes at bay

8th July, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Washington: A vegetarian diet can help prevent and treat chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes, according to a report. The report was written by Winston Craig, PhD, MPH, RD, professor and chair of the department of nutrition and wellness at Andrews University; and Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, nutrition advisor at the Vegetarian Resource » Read More