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by author Michael Downey
From his home in Toronto, freelance writer Michael Downey pens a number of science and health related articles for papers and magazines throughout the US and Canada.
Source: alive #275, September 2005
Food and Cancer Connection
When I was a child one in eight people developed cancer. Today it approaches one in thre.
When I was a child one in eight people developed cancer. Today it approaches one in thre.
My Answer to Cancer-Get Lost!
I'm not the kind of person who likes to talk about himself. So, when I was asked to write an article about my experience with cancer, I felt quite uneasy, as I'm afraid that people will try to copy what I have done as though it were a magic recipe.
I'm not the kind of person who likes to talk about himself. So, when I was asked to write an article about my experience with cancer, I felt quite uneasy, as I'm afraid that people will try to copy what I have done as though it were a magic recipe.
Real Men Eat Vegetables
"Broccoli? No thanks," said my dinner guest when I offered him a bowl full of crisp steamed vegetables. "I'm a meat-and-potato man!" As if to proudly underscore his statement, he rubbed his rounded belly.
"Broccoli? No thanks," said my dinner guest when I offered him a bowl full of crisp steamed vegetables. "I'm a meat-and-potato man!" As if to proudly underscore his statement, he rubbed his rounded belly.
Medical Phallicies
Circumcision was once considered a minor, harmless procedure mainly of religious or cultural importance for some group.
Circumcision was once considered a minor, harmless procedure mainly of religious or cultural importance for some group.
Top 10 Health Tips for Men
When it comes to health care, we men are like ostriches. We bury our heads in the sand. We are much less likely than women to visit our doctors regularly, take symptoms seriously and live a healthful lifestyle.
When it comes to health care, we men are like ostriches. We bury our heads in the sand. We are much less likely than women to visit our doctors regularly, take symptoms seriously and live a healthful lifestyle.
Taking Care of Our Men
He pays close attention to the size of his bankbook, ensures his car gets a regular checkup, and cleans his stereo system meticulously. Yet, when it comes to taking action on his own health, he is notorious for ignoring health complaints, and takes preventive steps only as a last resort.
He pays close attention to the size of his bankbook, ensures his car gets a regular checkup, and cleans his stereo system meticulously. Yet, when it comes to taking action on his own health, he is notorious for ignoring health complaints, and takes preventive steps only as a last resort.
History of the Human Diet
Are humans, by nature, meat eaters? From the anthropological dig to theuniversity classroom to the front-page news, this is a very.
Are humans, by nature, meat eaters? From the anthropological dig to theuniversity classroom to the front-page news, this is a very.
Eating Out ... Naturally
Many of us are cooking at home in the way Mother Nature intende.
Many of us are cooking at home in the way Mother Nature intende.
Vegetable Proteins
Not long ago the nutritional thought of the day was that only animal sources of protein were valuable. Today vegetable sources of protein are not only recognized as valuable, they are recommended as essential to good health.
Not long ago the nutritional thought of the day was that only animal sources of protein were valuable. Today vegetable sources of protein are not only recognized as valuable, they are recommended as essential to good health.
Fathers-Live Longer to Enjoy Your Children and Grandchildren
So this month when we honour our fathers - fathers themselves must honour their bodies so they may live long and be healthy. Start today! Take a multivitamin with minerals that contains calcium, zinc, and selenium.
So this month when we honour our fathers - fathers themselves must honour their bodies so they may live long and be healthy. Start today! Take a multivitamin with minerals that contains calcium, zinc, and selenium.
Choosing Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment
Twenty-five men who declined conventional prostate cancer treatment in order to use alternative treatments are taking part in a three-year Health Canada study.
Twenty-five men who declined conventional prostate cancer treatment in order to use alternative treatments are taking part in a three-year Health Canada study.
The Road Less Travelled
For many, the vegetarian diet is one of the cornerstones of natural healt.
For many, the vegetarian diet is one of the cornerstones of natural healt.
Are Men Really Hooked on Looks?
Beauty has long been linked with health. For centuries our genes have driven us to seek out a good-looking mate to increase our chances of producing healthy offspring. Psychologists tell us that it's in a woman's nature to attract men with beauty.
Beauty has long been linked with health. For centuries our genes have driven us to seek out a good-looking mate to increase our chances of producing healthy offspring. Psychologists tell us that it's in a woman's nature to attract men with beauty.
Grumpy, Lumpy, Men Syndrome
Remember what it was like to be a teenager? That lean, muscular physique never seemed to gain an ounce of fat no matter how much you ate (or drank). Do you now find yourself patting your belly more then you pat your dog? If so, you could well be experiencing a loss of your male hormone - testosterone.
Remember what it was like to be a teenager? That lean, muscular physique never seemed to gain an ounce of fat no matter how much you ate (or drank). Do you now find yourself patting your belly more then you pat your dog? If so, you could well be experiencing a loss of your male hormone - testosterone.
Prostate Problems
During a man's lifetime, his prostate will undergo changes that can eventually lead to health challenge.
During a man's lifetime, his prostate will undergo changes that can eventually lead to health challenge.
A Miller's Tale
My phone conversation with Gabrielle Miller, star of the immensely popular and amusing Corner Gas and the upcoming"dramedy Robson Arms, begins with a discussion of her shows.
My phone conversation with Gabrielle Miller, star of the immensely popular and amusing Corner Gas and the upcoming"dramedy Robson Arms, begins with a discussion of her shows.
The Healthy Vegan
I meet Karen at our favorite coffee shop. On the counter I find a large metal jug of soy milk. Jackpot! I pour a decadent amount into my organic decaffeinated coffee. I don't drink milk or consume any dairy. Neither do I eat meat; I am a vegan..
I meet Karen at our favorite coffee shop. On the counter I find a large metal jug of soy milk. Jackpot! I pour a decadent amount into my organic decaffeinated coffee. I don't drink milk or consume any dairy. Neither do I eat meat; I am a vegan..
Solving Prostate Problems
Surprisingly, benign enlargement of the prostate is so frequent that it affects 10 percent of men under 40 and 80 percent of men age 80 and olde.
Surprisingly, benign enlargement of the prostate is so frequent that it affects 10 percent of men under 40 and 80 percent of men age 80 and olde.
True Cost of a Burger
What do a research scientist from King's College London, a legal prosecutor from Saõ Paulo, a missionary from Bolivia, a Japanese university professor, and a physician from Toronto all have in common?
What do a research scientist from King's College London, a legal prosecutor from Saõ Paulo, a missionary from Bolivia, a Japanese university professor, and a physician from Toronto all have in common?
Nutrition Tips for Healthy Vegetarian Kids
Parents who eat vegetarian diets are often nutrition savvy, but there are different nutritional requirements for children and adults. Most importantly, children have higher metabolic rates and energy requirements.
Parents who eat vegetarian diets are often nutrition savvy, but there are different nutritional requirements for children and adults. Most importantly, children have higher metabolic rates and energy requirements.
Veggie 2000
Fifteen years ago, if you told someone you were vegetarian, they would feel sorry for you, think you were crazy or worry that you would be unhealthy. Now it's so popular that most restaurants have several vegetarian dishes on their menus.
Fifteen years ago, if you told someone you were vegetarian, they would feel sorry for you, think you were crazy or worry that you would be unhealthy. Now it's so popular that most restaurants have several vegetarian dishes on their menus.
Change of Heart
There is a natural alternative to bypass surgery that is safe, effective, non-invasive, and almost side effect free. It's called chelation therapy and is an alternative worth considering.
There is a natural alternative to bypass surgery that is safe, effective, non-invasive, and almost side effect free. It's called chelation therapy and is an alternative worth considering.
Go Veggie
I am often asked, "Doesn't everything cause cancer? With all the latest news and research, most people clearly understand that lifestyle habits, genetics, chemicals, and stress factors all have links to cancer.
I am often asked, "Doesn't everything cause cancer? With all the latest news and research, most people clearly understand that lifestyle habits, genetics, chemicals, and stress factors all have links to cancer.
Veggie Way Saves the Day
David Suzuki's shows on TV were my first introduction to our human impact on the environment. At the end of each show I would feel despondent and overwhelmed about the future of life on the planet. What could one person do? Reduce, reuse, and recycle just didn't seem like enough.
David Suzuki's shows on TV were my first introduction to our human impact on the environment. At the end of each show I would feel despondent and overwhelmed about the future of life on the planet. What could one person do? Reduce, reuse, and recycle just didn't seem like enough.
Taming the Hunk Within
Now it appears that, increasingly, men are taking responsibility for not only their own health and fitness but also the health and fitness of their families.
Now it appears that, increasingly, men are taking responsibility for not only their own health and fitness but also the health and fitness of their families.
Prostate Health
Most men know little about the prostate gland, only that it can be the source of serious health problems and the reason behind unpleasant physical exams. Prostate cancer is the number one cancer threat to adult males; it will affect approximately one in seven men in their lifetime. Prevention is the best medicine.
Most men know little about the prostate gland, only that it can be the source of serious health problems and the reason behind unpleasant physical exams. Prostate cancer is the number one cancer threat to adult males; it will affect approximately one in seven men in their lifetime. Prevention is the best medicine.
Natural Prostate Protection
The prostate is just a little thing. But the healthy functioning of this small, doughnut-shaped muscular gland sure can make a big impact on a guy's life. Just ask any man over the age of 50.
The prostate is just a little thing. But the healthy functioning of this small, doughnut-shaped muscular gland sure can make a big impact on a guy's life. Just ask any man over the age of 50.
Going Vegan
Switching to a vegetable-based diet has many health benefits. According to the Dietitians of Canada, vegans show lower rates of hypertension and adult-onset diabetes.
Switching to a vegetable-based diet has many health benefits. According to the Dietitians of Canada, vegans show lower rates of hypertension and adult-onset diabetes.
Vegetarian Awakening Conference
In April 2006, I attended the First Annual Vegetarian Awakening Conference held at Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan. Presented in a forum devoted to looking at the future of vegetarianism, the depth and diversity of thinking about food was truly unique.
In April 2006, I attended the First Annual Vegetarian Awakening Conference held at Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan. Presented in a forum devoted to looking at the future of vegetarianism, the depth and diversity of thinking about food was truly unique.
No-Meat Noël
It's a scene that plays out regularly November through December each year. Guests are coming for the holidays and it turns out that one or more is a vegetarian. You want to serve something appetizing, but you know little about vegetarian cooking.
It's a scene that plays out regularly November through December each year. Guests are coming for the holidays and it turns out that one or more is a vegetarian. You want to serve something appetizing, but you know little about vegetarian cooking.
Health Perspective
Why do some men wait until calamity strikes before they take their health seriously? "Men are from Mars, women are from Venus" has become the mantra of modern-day gender relations. The popular consensus seems to be that we should celebrate, not lament, our differences. All well and good.
Why do some men wait until calamity strikes before they take their health seriously? "Men are from Mars, women are from Venus" has become the mantra of modern-day gender relations. The popular consensus seems to be that we should celebrate, not lament, our differences. All well and good.
Game Plan for an Optimal Diet
It's now been 17 years since I adopted a plant-based diet. The rewards in performance and vitality have been a significant asset to my profession. However, the first few months of eating this way were not pleasant; even the transition over the first couple of years was less than smooth.
It's now been 17 years since I adopted a plant-based diet. The rewards in performance and vitality have been a significant asset to my profession. However, the first few months of eating this way were not pleasant; even the transition over the first couple of years was less than smooth.
Be a Healthy Vegetarian
Not all vegetarian diets are created equal. When I first made the transition to a plant-based diet at the age of 15, I ran into several problems. As I learned more and began to understand the subtleties of a plant-based diet, I saw what mine lacked.
Not all vegetarian diets are created equal. When I first made the transition to a plant-based diet at the age of 15, I ran into several problems. As I learned more and began to understand the subtleties of a plant-based diet, I saw what mine lacked.
A Cynic's No Picnic
"More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette! proclaims the vintage ad, in boldface type. "Based upon three nationally known independent research organizations.
"More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette! proclaims the vintage ad, in boldface type. "Based upon three nationally known independent research organizations.
The Thrive Diet
In light of current environmental changes and the growing awareness of how animal-based diets impact the health of our planet, this new edition of The Thrive Diet is not only welcome, but it's also timely.
In light of current environmental changes and the growing awareness of how animal-based diets impact the health of our planet, this new edition of The Thrive Diet is not only welcome, but it's also timely.
Stepping Stones to Vegetarianism
We all seem to love labels: vegetarian, strict vegetarian, vegan-and now, flexitarian. What do these terms mean, and how can you successfully transition from one lifestyle to the next? Here are some definitions and tips on eliminating foods based on animal products from your life.
We all seem to love labels: vegetarian, strict vegetarian, vegan-and now, flexitarian. What do these terms mean, and how can you successfully transition from one lifestyle to the next? Here are some definitions and tips on eliminating foods based on animal products from your life.
Balancing Vegetarian Meals
Combining high-quality sources of food that deliver all three macronutrients necessary for life - amino acids, fatty acids, and simple carbohydrates - will greatly increase energy by conserving it through digestive ease.
Combining high-quality sources of food that deliver all three macronutrients necessary for life - amino acids, fatty acids, and simple carbohydrates - will greatly increase energy by conserving it through digestive ease.
Vegan Holiday Treats
No butter, milk, or eggs! Does a concoction without these ingredients qualify as dessert? It does if you're following a vegan diet.
No butter, milk, or eggs! Does a concoction without these ingredients qualify as dessert? It does if you're following a vegan diet.
Go Green and Lean
Numerous studies have shown that a vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of many chronic health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer. Mounting evidence has found this healthy way of eating can also help us slim down.
Numerous studies have shown that a vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of many chronic health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer. Mounting evidence has found this healthy way of eating can also help us slim down.
Men Taking Charge
A news poll appearing on ABC in May 2007 found that 78 percent of men over the age of 50 only go to see a doctor after being urged by their wife, daughter, or female friend.
A news poll appearing on ABC in May 2007 found that 78 percent of men over the age of 50 only go to see a doctor after being urged by their wife, daughter, or female friend.
Old Men
Close your eyes and ask yourself: how old do I feel? Many of us feel older than we should, but that might change in the not-too-distant future.
Close your eyes and ask yourself: how old do I feel? Many of us feel older than we should, but that might change in the not-too-distant future.
Preventing Prostate Problems
With over half of men past age 50 experiencing prostate enlargement, it's no surprise that treatments for conditions causing this problem have improved considerably within the last several years.
With over half of men past age 50 experiencing prostate enlargement, it's no surprise that treatments for conditions causing this problem have improved considerably within the last several years.
Men's Health Trio
There are undeniable differences between the sexes that cannot be ignored. Men have their own unique set of health issues to consider, and it's only recently that issues such as erectile dysfunction have been openly discussed.
There are undeniable differences between the sexes that cannot be ignored. Men have their own unique set of health issues to consider, and it's only recently that issues such as erectile dysfunction have been openly discussed.
V Cuisine: The Art of New Vegan Cooking
Angeline Linardis speaks of art in her book's subtitle and emphasizes the artistic, sensual aspects of healthy food throughout V Cuisine. The candid revelation that her meals are planned by building on a complementary colour palette of ingredients is most telling.
Angeline Linardis speaks of art in her book's subtitle and emphasizes the artistic, sensual aspects of healthy food throughout V Cuisine. The candid revelation that her meals are planned by building on a complementary colour palette of ingredients is most telling.
Prostate Problems
Are you aware that September 14 to 20 marks Prostate Awareness Week in Canada? If not, you're not alone.
Are you aware that September 14 to 20 marks Prostate Awareness Week in Canada? If not, you're not alone.
Talking Tough on Climate Change
Imagine a theatre full of university students compelled to their feet in a standing ovation following a speech from a septuagenarian. Then picture lineups of eager participants at two microphones-all of them hoping for a chance to speak a few words with this powerful orator and mentor.
Imagine a theatre full of university students compelled to their feet in a standing ovation following a speech from a septuagenarian. Then picture lineups of eager participants at two microphones-all of them hoping for a chance to speak a few words with this powerful orator and mentor.
Lacking Libido
A healthy libido or sex drive is a normal part of being human. While it is not uncommon to go through periods when sexual desire declines or wanes, libido problems become self-evident when these low periods recur and lead to personal stress and interpersonal problems.
A healthy libido or sex drive is a normal part of being human. While it is not uncommon to go through periods when sexual desire declines or wanes, libido problems become self-evident when these low periods recur and lead to personal stress and interpersonal problems.
Defending Against Men’s Cancer
According to the National Population Health Survey, men are far less likely than women to consider overall health, weight, and disease prevention.
According to the National Population Health Survey, men are far less likely than women to consider overall health, weight, and disease prevention.
Testing, Testing
Naturopathic doctors (NDs) use naturopathic and conventional diagnostic tools when treating patients. As primary care practitioners, they perform physical exams, Pap smears, and diagnostic lab tests and refer patients to specialists as required.
Naturopathic doctors (NDs) use naturopathic and conventional diagnostic tools when treating patients. As primary care practitioners, they perform physical exams, Pap smears, and diagnostic lab tests and refer patients to specialists as required.
Meatless Proteins
When you hear the word protein, you might automatically think of meat. Thankfully, the two no longer need be associated.
When you hear the word protein, you might automatically think of meat. Thankfully, the two no longer need be associated.
