AWCH Health and Environmental Topics

The Art of Ayurvedic Cooking: Jennifer M discusses the health benefits of this ancient Indian art of healthy eating and cooking, and provides recipes and information on traditional spices.
The Art of Weight Loss: Nicola P shares tips for healthy weight loss.
Breast Cancer: We recommend websites to learn more about this disease, which affects one out of seven women in the western world.
Food for Thought: Nicola P gives tips on easy ways to improve your diet.
Gardening: Jennifer M describes how the Yard has been designated as the Biotype of the Year (2002-2004), and how you can improve your own garden, even if it's just a small balcony space.
Mad Cows and BSE: Jennifer M descibes the origins of BSE and whether you should be concerned about the sources of the meats you purchase in Germany.
Meditation: Jennifer M provides a small excerpt of meditations and mantras to remind you throughout your day to "stop, breathe, relax and reflect".
Menopause: Jean E suggests books and websites for gathering more information on the topic of Menopause.
Osteoporosis: Marianne I describes causes, treatment and prevention of the thinning of the bones which can happen to women of any age, but particularly women reaching menopause.
Parkinson Syndrome: Maria R describes her shock on being told she had Parkinson's Syndrome. We include websites and book suggestions to learn more about the topic.
Synaesthesia: Dana K describes the experiences of people who combine two or more sensory impressions, such as seeing particular colors and shapes when one hears a piece of music. We include websites and book suggestions to learn more about the topic.
Tampons: Jennifer M discusses the dangerous by-products in tampons caused by the bleaching process.

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