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Get a LIFE: Sprout into Spring

Yesterday I got my first delivery of fruits and veggies from a nearby farm.

I felt excitement and glee -- like opening birthday gifts -- as I pulled out the treasures inside the bag.

In one small container there was a delicate bed of beautiful, fresh, green sprouts.

Even though I have always heard about the benefits of these tender creatures, for some reason they have never become a regular part of my weekly eating pattern.

Get a LIFE: India for your health, Part II

Travelling in India does include with it the risk of getting ‘Delhi Belly’, or a mosquito bite that could turn into an unfriendly affair (mostly during monsoon months), or even an unforeseen injury from a stray dog.

The risk for encountering violence however is a rare event.

Considering the fact that India’s population is over a billion, traffic is everywhere, and noise abounds, there is a much smaller proportion of anger and violence when compared to Western countries.

Kindness seems to be a value that is extremely present in Indian society.

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Get a LIFE: India for your health

I am very very grateful for the life I lead.

From mid-March to mid April, I had the privilege of leading a yoga teacher-training in South India.

Travelling is always something that brightens my world and allows me to open up and remember that the human experience is not characterized by only my life.

India is a vast land with a rich and vibrant culture which always holds many lessons that help me lead a healthier life.

Odd and ironic how a developing nation that struggles with pollution, garbage, and poverty, is such a platform for many interesting contemplations.

Look Better Naked: Spring is sprouting!

Many of you gardeners out there know the joy of watching those spring vegetables send up a bright green sprout.

This first sign of life is full of the promise of a large summer harvest, full of broccoli, beans, peas and maybe even a sunflower or two.

But are you aware of the amazing healing potential and nutritional value in the sprouts? Well keep reading …

Get a LIFE: Enjoy healthy fish

As a young man, when fish was in a meal equation, I would want to run far far away. The smell and taste were not huge motivators.

Luckily, my taste buds have shifted and fish are now a regular part of my eating routine.

Fish have a plethora of health benefits, including Omega 3 fatty acids, calcium, and vitamin D.

As usual, not all fish are equal in quality and taste.

There are many farmed fish on the market that are given chemicals to color their meat, fed antibiotics, and pellets of chicken feces, as well as corn and soy.

Get a LIFE: Beauty minerals -- Part II

Last week be began to explore what minerals your body needs to stay bright and beautiful on the inside, and consequently also on the outside.

Silicon and sulfur began our journey, yet there are three more potent minerals we need for consistent radiance.

Zinc acts through 25 enzymatic processes involved in digestion and metabolism.

It nourishes and assists with skin beauty, cell and bodily development, repair and growth, sexual development, and aids the lymph and liver in eliminating waste efficiently.

Medical student wins LGBT award

PHILADELPLHIA -- Drexel University student Bobby Kelly was honored March 10 with the 2012 LGBT Health Achievement Award by the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association and the American Medical Student Association for drawing attention to LGBT health issues.

Kelly, a fourth-year medical student, has been involved in many stages of this process, from working as a volunteer in youth clinics to organizing two national events to his role as the AMSA regional coordinator of the LGBT grassroots organizing committee from 2010 to 2011.

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Get a LIFE: Beauty minerals

What do you think of when you hear the word beauty? Is it simply an outer experience or does it encompass our inner space, as well?

Physical beauty is first and foremost related to our inner attitude towards life, but without high quality foods and essential beauty minerals, the internal organs get stagnant and the skin looses its luster.

Common Warning Signs

Dark circles under the eyes -- This usually indicates adrenal fatigue, which can be caused by excessive stress or the over consumption of coffee and sugar.

Coming out to supportive families offers health benefits

As it turns out, coming out of the closet is good for your health -- if your family members are supportive, that is.

A new study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health found that two thirds of lesbian, gay and bisexual adults in a representative Massachusetts sample experienced significantly less mental health and substance abuse problems if they received positive support from their parents after coming out.

Infertility issues of same-sex partners addressed in four free seminars

SAN DIEGO -- The Fertility Specialists Medical Group (FSMG) is partnering with the Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) to host four free events during the upcoming National Infertility Awareness Week, April 22-28, 2012.

The theme of this year's series -- "Don't Ignore Infertility" -- is geared towards both straight and same-sex couples and encourages struggling couples to explore the many options available to them.

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