Andrew’s Blog

365 Ways #318–U.S. Department of Astigmatism

#318--Lauric acid is the predominate fatty acid found in coconuts. A medium-chain triglyceride, its antimicrobial and antifungal properties have been known for years. More recently, it has been used in...
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365 Ways #317–Proper hamstring stretching

#317--How do you stretch your hamstrings? By bending over and touching your toes, I bet. Well, if you sit for work, you may want to take a different approach to...
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365 Ways #316–Start your engines!

#316--The bigger the engine, the longer it takes to really get going. Thus, as you get more fit, more time must be spent on a proper warm up for you...
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365 Ways #315–Organic food on the cheap

#315--Want to buy local, organic food which doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Join a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) near you. A CSA puts you in partnership with a...
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365 Ways #314–Gatorade’s a Crock!

#314--Here's what's in a typical bottle: Water, sucrose (i.e. sugar), glucose syrup solids (i.e. sugar), citric acid, natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors (made by “flavorists” in a laboratory...
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365 Ways #313–I’m a leg man myself

#313--Most people eating poultry opt for white meat, desperately trying to avoid fat and calories. But by doing so, they unknowingly cut back on key nutrients, as well. Dark meat,...
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365 Ways #312–Burning the candle

#312--Most candles are made with paraffin wax, a byproduct of the petroleum industry and often treated by a number of toxic chemicals. Burning them allows these volatile compounds to escape...
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365 Ways #311–Roll call

#311--In a unique study conducted by researchers at Harvard University, the happiness level of people questioned (on a scale of zero to 100) was always lower if their minds were...
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