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Philosophy / Quotes you love

« on: March 23, 2010, 09:59:47 PM »

I will go first 

"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no ones definition of your life; define yourself." --Harvey Fierstein

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Paleolithic Medicine & Natural Remedies / Migraine Headaches

« on: March 16, 2010, 06:37:36 PM »

I was grazing on a pear last night when I was struck with a terrible migraine headache. I have not had one in almost a year but that is not out of the ordinary. I usuall get 1-3 a year. The migraines I suffer from are not just headaches alone. They interfere with my vision and cause numbness in my right arm. No fun at all! Does anyone here know of any natural remedy's for migraines? Currently to treat these headaches I consume caffeine to thin the blood and separate myself from light and noise.

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Food & Diet / The Avocado

« on: March 14, 2010, 06:56:31 PM »

I do not have a sweet tooth so when it comes to fruit the Avocado has been my favorite for as long as I can remember. I prefer them without any alteration with the exception of lemon juice if I have to store any unused portions.

How do you enjoy eating an Avocado?

Nutritional Info
About 75% of an avocado's calories come from fat, most of which is monounsaturated fat. Avocados also have 60% more potassium than bananas. They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K.[22] They have a high fiber content among fruits - including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber.[23]

A fatty triol (fatty alcohol) with one double bond, avocadene (16-heptadecene-1,2,4-triol), is found in avocado.[24]

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Add some photos! / Nature Pictures

« on: March 14, 2010, 02:07:52 PM »

Please post some pictures of the natural beauty you have encountered in your travels.

I will go first - Half Dome in Yosemite National Forest 2/15/2010

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General Discussion / Its my time to evolve!

« on: March 09, 2010, 10:15:00 PM »

I am starting step one tomorrow. I recently quit drinking (2/20/10) and starting exercising daily (3/4/10). This seems like next big step towards a happier healthier life.  I am 29 5'11 193lbs. I would not call myself fat but I am by no means skinny. My 53 year old father is an overweight, diabetic life long alcoholic who is very likely to lose his foot in the coming months. This will not happen to me! It is my hope that this diet combined with exercise and sobriety will not only keep me physically healthy but also help provide the inner peace I have been searching for.