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*Good Resources
The following are some good health resources worth sharing:
Looking to improve your diet and transform your health?
Trying to recycle something?
Looking for an ecofriendly alternative for plastic utensils?
Trying to make your home greener?
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*A Mind Map
As the old saying goes: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Have you ever felt that traditional learning is counterproductive? It’s as though you are fighting your brain to understand concepts and ideas, and thus blocking your ability to learn and be creative. Well, this can be easily overcome by using a “mind map” to learn and create instead.
You see, the brain likes to create in a curvilinear flow, just like nature does. Linear thinking and note taking is therefore, very often counterproductive.
Mind mapping (or concept mapping) involves writing down a central idea and then allowing new and related ideas to radiate out from this central idea. By doing this, you will be mapping knowledge in a way that matches your ability to understand and remember things, such as new information needed for an exam, or information needed for a structured lecture or presentation.
When creating a mind map, you should use lines, colors, arrows, branches, pictures, images or some other way of showing connections between the ideas generated on your mind map that will assist you in your learning, understanding and recall of information. You should also draw quickly on unlined paper without pausing, judging or editing at first, as these things promote linear thinking. The idea of mind mapping is to think creatively and in a non-linear manner. You can take more time to modify the information later on, but in the beginning it’s important to get all your thoughts and ideas into the mind map.
Some people find that using capital letters helps them write down only the key points. Capitals are also easier to read in a diagram. However, you may want to write down some descriptive notes in lower case near the key concepts as well. It may help also to turn a piece of paper sideways and construct the mind map in "landscape style” with the main idea or topic in the middle of the page. This can help provide maximum space for other ideas to radiate out from the center.
Don’t worry if your mind map looks kind of empty in the beginning. Many successful mind maps are those which are added to over time
Reference on this topic: Buzan, T. (1991). The mind map book. New York: Penguin.
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*A Healthy Recipe
The “Green Hulk Smoothie”- This drink is loaded with vitamins and minerals and many other important nutrients. Consuming this drink one time per day (or throughout the day) can keep your mind sharp, your body strong, and your spirit alive.
Equipment:
A blender (preferably a Vita-mix)
Ingredients (preferably raw & organic):
1-2 cups of water
1-2 cups of spinach
1-2 cups of mixed field greens
1 large cucumber
4 sticks of celery
1 half stick of fennel
½ cup of dill
½ cup of cilantro
1 cup of broccoli
2 roma tomatoes
½ cup of sunflower sprouts
1/2-1 cup of green peas
Note: Ingredients can be modified in quantity or type per your preferences.
Instructions:
1. Poor the water into the blender.
2. Cut up the other ingredients into smaller pieces and place into the blender.
3. Mix ingredients to desired consistency.
4. Poor drink into a large glass, and store excess in glass mason jars and keep in the fridge for later consumption.
*Note: This drink is best served immediately to maintain maximum nutritional
benefit, but if kept cold in the fridge it can last a few days.
Enjoy! Just don’t hulk out and rip apart your furniture.
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*Q & A with Dr. SAM
Question:
“W.L.” asks: Dr. Sam, what kind of oils do you recommend taking?
Answer:
I’m not a big fan of consuming oils. Despite all of the hype and marketing, oils are refined foods and should be consumed sparingly, if at all. If refined carbs (sugar) are not good for us, then why would refined fat (oils) be good for us? The same could be said for refined proteins (amino acid formulas or protein powders) as well. The consumption of oils (which are high in omega-6 fatty acids) on a regular basis can perpetuate chronic inflammatory conditions within the body. Oils lack fiber and other nutrients as well, which keeps fats from going rancid as well as being absorbed properly by the body. Remember, oil consumption also includes rubbing oils on your body, or breathing them in via the air (aroma therapy, cooking).
So, I would recommend eating whole foods to get your oils. By doing so, you will gain the maximum benefit from them and you most likely will not overconsume them.
Regarding what kind of oils? The ones that you like and that agree with your body. For example, if you like coconut oil, eat coconuts. Avocado oil, eat avocados. Olive oil, eat olives. Walnut, almond, or sunflower oil, eat walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds. You get the idea.
Thanks for your question.
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