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Tag Archives: Diet
New Study Of Yanomami and Yekwana Tribes Points To Role Of Diet On Blood Pressure
A tribe with virtually no Western contact shows little to no increase in blood pressure as they age
A newly released study sheds insight into the role Western-influenced diets may play in blood pressure levels throughout our lives. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health measured blood pressure levels of two native tribes in South … Continue reading
Study Suggests Restricting Calories May Slow Aging Process
Study participants who ate severe calorie-restricted diets showed overall health improvement over two-year period
Recent research suggests that calorie restriction can slow metabolism and minimize oxidative cell damage, two key factors related to the aging process. The study was published in the journal Cell Metabolism. The authors write that calorie restriction “is a dietary … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Aging, Aging Process, Caloric Intake, Calories, Diet, Free Radicals, longevity, Metabolic Rate, Metabolism
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How Does Nutrition Affect the Bereaved?
An interview with Frances Holmes, nutrition consultant and grief practitioner, Part Two
Today SevenPonds concludes our discussion with Frances Holmes, a certified nutrition consultant and integrative grief practitioner. She specializes in helping people change their diets to improve their quality of life and also works with the bereaved. Frances’ practice is based … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Death of a Loved One, Diet, Food, Frances Holmes, Grief, Loss, Nutrition, Produce, Professional Advice, Protein
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How Does Nutrition Affect The Bereaved?
An interview with Frances Holmes, nutrition consultant and grief practitioner, Part One
Today SevenPonds speaks with Frances Holmes, a certified nutrition consultant and integrative grief practitioner. She specializes in helping people change their diets to improve their quality of life and also works with the bereaved. Frances’ practice is based on the … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Bauman College, Bereavement, Blood Sugar, Diet, Food, Frances Holmes, Grief, Holistic, Loss, Nutrition, Professional Advice, Somatic
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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil May Protect the Brain Against Alzheimer’s
New study reports that extra-virgin olive oil could protect against cognitive decline
Extra-virgin olive oil may protect against cognitive decline, according to a new study recently published in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. The study, conducted by researchers at Temple University, concludes that extra-virgin olive oil contributed to the preservation of … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Stock Up on Healthy Snacks to Maintain Energy and Focus
Having a few favorite healthy snacks on-hand increases energy and mental clarity through grief
Our Tip of the Week: When someone you love dies, and your world seems to be coming undone, the last thing most of us want to do is worry about what to make for dinner. Shopping, food preparation and the … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Balance, Diet, Eating, Food, Grief, Nourishment, Nutrition, Self-care, SevenPonds Tips
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