http://www.healthyu.us Empowering Individuals to Make Healthier Choices Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:39:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Depression can be found in every gender, age group, and location. Estimates are that 121 million individuals world-wide are depressed; perhaps 20+ million just in the United States. If you have experienced a bout of depression yourself, situational or clinical, or have deal with a family member or friend who ... http://www.healthyu.us/?p=159 Participants will catch up on the good and bad news about a very old meat substitute:  gluten.  AKA seitan (sigh-tahn), not "satan", this wheat based wonder (or curse), can fill the gap on the plate for meat lovers who are switching to plant based meals.  Led by Karen Medeiros, we ... http://www.healthyu.us/?p=153 "Health truly matters.  A healthy mind, body and soul is a key element in achieving a satisfying and productive life. "Achieving health does not come by chance, nor is it mostly genetic.  Our bodies, and the mind’s they enable, are well designed machines.  Machines that can be trained, strengthened, and developed, ... http://www.healthyu.us/?p=141 Diana Fleming, Ph.D., was co-founder and co-manager of Country Life Vegetarian Restaurants in New York City and London, and a cooking consultant for Harvard University and Wellesley College. She earned her Ph.D. in nutrition at Tufts University in Boston. All four of her thesis papers were published in the American ... http://www.healthyu.us/?p=138 http://www.healthyu.us/?p=134 Cynthia Briscoe is one of America’s most respected macrobiotic cooking instructors. Her cooking is as delicious as it gets. She co-founded and co-directed The Macrobiotic Center of Kansas City during the 1980’s. Cynthia was the co-owner and head chef of The Amber Waves Café, an award-winning macrobiotic restaurant in Kansas ... http://www.healthyu.us/?p=131 Whether internist Milton Mills is practicing at Fairfax Hospital in Virginia or at free clinics in Washington, D.C., his prescription for patients is likely to include some dietary advice: go vegetarian. “Medical research shows conclusively that a plant-based diet reduces chronic disease risk, so that’s something I absolutely encourage my patients ... http://www.healthyu.us/?p=128 [/caption] Chuck Bowman’s Then in the summer of 2009, Chuck experienced an almost fatal heart attack. His time of recovery gave him an opportunity to re-think his purpose for living and now believes he was saved to serve others through healthy food preparation. He hopes his passion for cooking will influence others ... http://www.healthyu.us/?p=125 Bronwyn Schweigerdt has a Master’s degree from Tufts University’s world-renowned School of Nutrition. Learn how to prevent and “undo” Type II diabetes by eating foods that naturally regulate insulin and glucose levels. You may be surprised to learn certain foods can dangerously increase insulin and glucose (hint: NOT carbohydrates), and ... http://www.healthyu.us/?p=83 Stephen R. Peters, MD, FACC is an Invasive Cardiologist practicing in Roseville, California. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. His interests include preventive cardiology, critical care medicine and healing heart disease through nutrition. While a partner in a traditional ... http://www.healthyu.us/?p=70