Stories in Health...

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

Posted on April 2, 2012 by George
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After seeing a good documentary (or any good film, for that matter), its immediate power to get us thinking or inspire us to take any action probably lasts a day. We’ll talk about it at the water cooler the next morning, or we’ll bring it up over a dinner conversation about recent movies we saw. But other than that, one questions the ability of a film to genuinely inspire us to change something since most of us go back to … Continue reading →

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Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Liquid Soap: The Only Bottle In My Shower

Posted on December 11, 2011 by George
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After trying who knows how many different soaps over the years, from the most expensive soaps that look impressive to guests to Ivory, I’ve simply settled on what works. For me, it’s Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Pure Castile Liquid Soap. It cleans and invigorates the skin and the senses wonderfully, and it contains essential oils, giving the skin a good clean without drying. I look forward to every shower with it. Like most guys, I wear my hair short, which means … Continue reading →

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Old-Fashioned Quaker Oatmeal: The Breakfast of Frugal Champions

Posted on November 2, 2011 by George
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I’ve loved oatmeal since I was a kid. Before school in the morning, I would boil the water and pour it over a packet of Quaker Oats Instant (Maple & Brown Sugar was my favorite flavor in the variety box mom would buy). Now that I’m an alleged grown-up, I go with the original “Old Fashioned Quaker Oatmeal,” which contains 100% natural whole-grain rolled oats… nothing else. And we’ve all heard about the heart-healty cholesterol-reducing benefits of oatmeal. The original … Continue reading →

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