http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:34:21 -0700 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:31:33 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Niacin-101-what-you-need-to-know?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner      Photo: MorgueFile/xandert  Many people know that niacin, also known as B3, can help reduce cholesterol and triglycerides. But most don't realize that it provides a number of other health benefits. 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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:38:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d30-After-Halloween-the-candy-dilemma?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Smart-Choices-Program-TM-put-on-hold?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner There's been a lot of recent commentary running around the twitter-verse, the internet, print media, and even in the grocery store aisles. 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They have all of the fiber from the bran or outer co... health grains Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:04:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d18-September-is-Whole-Grain-Month?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Savor-summer--how-to-can-vegetables?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner Canning Photo: Dvortygirl - commons.wikimedia.org As the summer season begins to wind down you may find yourself with a surplus of produce from your garden. If you belong to a CSA you may be fortunate enough to belong to one where the farmer offe... vegetables fruit summer canning preserving Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:58:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Savor-summer--how-to-can-vegetables?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Artificial-colors-not-for-some-but-for-US?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner Photo:  BrokenSphere | commons.wikimedia.org There's a rising tide of angry consumers and a petition underway. The topic at hand? Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Actually Kraft food products in general. 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One way to help both y... health budget Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:16:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Cooking-101-Houston--Save-money-eat-at-home?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Plainville-milk-recall-update?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner Salmonella photo:  commons.wikimedia.org The recent recall of products using milk produced by the Plainville Milk Products Cooperative has been expanded. 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Research indicates that breastfeeding can reduce a woman's risk of certain illnesses suc... health breastfeeding Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:44:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Breastfeeding-nutrition-for-mom?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Breastfeeding-nutrition-what-not-to-eat?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner Breast milk provides many different nutrients that are not available in formula. Nutrients which are specifically designed for humans and are most easily absorbed by the baby's digestive system. As well as being nutritionally complete, one of the ... health breastfeeding Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:03:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Breastfeeding-nutrition-what-not-to-eat?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Breastfeeding-infant-nutrition-information?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner Breast milk is the first available food for babies and is the best nutritional choice. The advent of modern life has made commercial formulas available. While this is certainly a reasonable choice for the mother who is unable to produce enough milk... health breastfeeding Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:49:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Breastfeeding-infant-nutrition-information?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Theiss-Farms-farmers-market?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner On the farm - photo by Stacey Theiss Watthuber The overwhelmingly luscious smell of strawberries, the visual feast of fruits and vegetables arrayed on the farm stand table, all of this proves that we eat with more than our mouths. Visiting Theiss... vegetables reviews Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:29:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Theiss-Farms-farmers-market?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Summer-succotash-with-purple-hull-peas?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner Purple hull peas - photo by Stefani This recipe was provided by Theiss Farms. It's a tasty and healthy way to get fresh farm produce from the market to your table. Serves six. Note: cut vegetables into ¼ inch dice ¼ pound shelle... vegetables recipes summer Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:15:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Summer-succotash-with-purple-hull-peas?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d28-CSPI-sues-Dennys-would-you-like-some-salt-with-that-salt?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner Photo: commons.wikimedia.org We all know that too much salt is not a healthy choice, it can lead to hypertension, cardiac disease, edema, and there is evidence suggesting higher salt consumption can lead to lower bone density or osteoporosis. How... health sodium Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:31:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12704-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d28-CSPI-sues-Dennys-would-you-like-some-salt-with-that-salt?cid=exrss-Houston-Holistic-Health-Examiner