Andrew’s Blog

365 Ways #334–Extend your health

#334--We spend so much of our lives in flexion. We sit at work. We sit to drive. We sit to eat and to relax. We even sleep in the ultimate...
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365 Ways #333–Rubber duckies and magnesium

#333--Helping to regulate over 300 different enzymes in the body, magnesium is often deficient in the Standard American Diet (SAD). That's stating the obvious, I guess. Foods rich in magnesium...
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365 Ways #332–The Dirt Facts

#332--Originated by Rudolf Steiner in the 1920's, Biodynamic Agriculture is an approach to farming which looks at the soil as a living entity. Indeed, it is. Earthworms, nematodes, and millions...
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365 Ways #331–Be active in your recovery

#331--Hard workout yesterday? Are you tempted to take the day off and just rest? My experience with my own training tells me you may be better served by active recovery--performing...
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365 Ways #330–Estrogen, side corner pocket

#330--There's a large number of negative health effects possible when taking oral contraceptives--from depression to weight gain to blood clots. And that should really come as no surprise. Any time...
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365 Ways #329–childhood education

#329--"when something breaks, it just becomes something new--a lot of different little pieces." --my 3 1/2 year old son
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365 Ways #328–Tongues in cheeks

#328--We're lucky to have the EPA looking out for our health. They have set the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for 90--count them--90 different chemicals that are used in the United...
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365 Ways #327–Will that be cash or kidney?

#327--The skin of an (organic apple) is the most nutritious part of the fruit. Similarly, the best food in a grocery store is typically found along the perimeter. Of course,...
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