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by Within
Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Eat More Beans
Replies: 14
Views: 4061

Re: Eat More Beans

Yeah beans are very healthy for you. It is a nice alternative to meet as it still provides you with high levels of protein. I like that you highlighted the research on how beans may be linked to cancer prevention. I believe I have also seen studies where replacing meat with beans is good for cardiov...
by Within
Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Exercising then not eating. Harmful or okay?
Replies: 21
Views: 5719

Re: Exercising then not eating. Harmful or okay?

Well, it is probably not ideal, but in some ways this is a form of fasting. I would view as more of a spiritual journey instead of a physical journey.
by Within
Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: The Last Heart Attack
Replies: 2
Views: 2090

Re: Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: The Last Heart Attack

Yeah I actually saw this story and found it to be quite interesting. I think it is amazing that Clinton was able to change his habits so dramatically in order to have good cardiovascular health. Switching from a burger and fry person to a strict vegan diet as a serious challenge. I applaud him for b...
by Within
Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: The Buddha on pain management...
Replies: 16
Views: 4772

Re: The Buddha on pain management...

I had chronic back pain that I would say was about a 3 on a scale of 1 to 10. In practicing Buddhist philosophy, I'd say I was able to get it down to about a 2. It seems to be getting a lot worse though over the years and I am now looking at some medical treatment options. Has anybody tried heard of...
by Within
Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Anyone have scoliosis?
Replies: 8
Views: 4478

Re: Anyone have scoliosis?

Hi there. My aunt had severe scoliosis and it progresses into her 60's and 70's. It eventually progressed to a point where her pain was interfering with her life in a fairly major way. She tried a lot of innovative treatments to get the pain and other symptoms under control. I'm in my late 20's and ...