School and community gardens can provide health benefits by promoting physical activity and improved nutrition. Gardening can help prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease by encouraging exercise and increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables. Participating in a gardening project allows individuals to grow their own healthy foods while socializing and experiencing the mental health benefits of engaging in a satisfying activity.
Sarpagandha is a strong remedy for reducing blood pressure, sedating the nervous system & inducing sleep. It is also used in manic psychological disturbance.
This document discusses a story, hero, strengths, weaknesses, care, and challenges. It also mentions making a film but provides no details about any of these topics in the given text.
Este documento describe la familia de plantas Geraniaceae. La familia incluye 14 géneros y 730 especies, con 2 géneros y 22 especies que se encuentran en Argentina. Las especies de Geraniaceae se distribuyen ampliamente en regiones subtropicales y templadas de ambos hemisferios. Algunas especies se usan con fines medicinales, como astringentes o diuréticos, y una especie se usa comercialmente en la industria de perfumes. Varias especies también se usan con fines ornamentales en jardines y macetas deb
The document discusses democracy, comparing it to non-democratic systems. It defines democracy as rule by the people, through electing leaders via transparent elections. However, it notes that in Pakistan, elections do not always result in the leader chosen by the people taking power. The document emphasizes the important role media plays in democracy by informing citizens. It concludes by stressing the importance of education for strengthening democracy and calls for citizens to work against injustice.
Drinking 60 ml of wheatgrass juice mixed with lemon juice and honey on an empty stomach provides energy for the day and improves health, immunity, and hemoglobin over 4 months. Wheatgrass juice contains chlorophyll which kills cancer cells, boosts immunity, detoxifies the body, and has antibacterial properties. It also regulates blood sugar, reduces blood pressure, aids weight loss, and provides overall health benefits. For more information, contact Satya Kovur.
This document outlines topics related to democracy in Pakistan, terrorism, and Islam for potential essays or outlines. Regarding democracy in Pakistan, it lists 26 questions that examine issues like Pakistan's history with democracy, the role of different institutions, election processes, and challenges. For terrorism, it provides 34 questions that analyze definitions of terrorism, origins of terrorist groups, motivations, and implications for countries like Pakistan and the U.S. Finally, for Islam, it lists 17 topics for exploration such as Islam's message of peace, challenges faced by the Muslim world, historical Muslim rulers, and perceptions of Islam in the West.
This document provides worksheets to guide users in analyzing their website traffic and behavior metrics using Google Analytics. It includes exercises to understand mobile usage, social media referrals, site content and flows, and differences between converting and non-converting visitors. Instructions are given to segment traffic by platform or user type and identify key performance metrics like top pages, bounce rates, and goal conversions. The worksheets prompt the user to explore different analytics reports, apply date range filters, and add and remove traffic segments to compare metrics.
Selecting and developing new essential oil crops - A frameworkMurray Hunter
The document discusses frameworks for selecting and developing new essential oil crops. It outlines several key factors to consider, including the regulatory environment, screening potential crops and cultivation sites, developing business strategies, and evaluating the characteristics and market potential of new essential oils. Developing new essential oil crops requires focusing on product applications, accessing worldwide data, conducting research on technical and economic feasibility, and coordinating production and marketing infrastructure.
Sarpagandha is a strong remedy for reducing blood pressure, sedating the nervous system & inducing sleep. It is also used in manic psychological disturbance.
This document discusses a story, hero, strengths, weaknesses, care, and challenges. It also mentions making a film but provides no details about any of these topics in the given text.
Este documento describe la familia de plantas Geraniaceae. La familia incluye 14 géneros y 730 especies, con 2 géneros y 22 especies que se encuentran en Argentina. Las especies de Geraniaceae se distribuyen ampliamente en regiones subtropicales y templadas de ambos hemisferios. Algunas especies se usan con fines medicinales, como astringentes o diuréticos, y una especie se usa comercialmente en la industria de perfumes. Varias especies también se usan con fines ornamentales en jardines y macetas deb
The document discusses democracy, comparing it to non-democratic systems. It defines democracy as rule by the people, through electing leaders via transparent elections. However, it notes that in Pakistan, elections do not always result in the leader chosen by the people taking power. The document emphasizes the important role media plays in democracy by informing citizens. It concludes by stressing the importance of education for strengthening democracy and calls for citizens to work against injustice.
Drinking 60 ml of wheatgrass juice mixed with lemon juice and honey on an empty stomach provides energy for the day and improves health, immunity, and hemoglobin over 4 months. Wheatgrass juice contains chlorophyll which kills cancer cells, boosts immunity, detoxifies the body, and has antibacterial properties. It also regulates blood sugar, reduces blood pressure, aids weight loss, and provides overall health benefits. For more information, contact Satya Kovur.
This document outlines topics related to democracy in Pakistan, terrorism, and Islam for potential essays or outlines. Regarding democracy in Pakistan, it lists 26 questions that examine issues like Pakistan's history with democracy, the role of different institutions, election processes, and challenges. For terrorism, it provides 34 questions that analyze definitions of terrorism, origins of terrorist groups, motivations, and implications for countries like Pakistan and the U.S. Finally, for Islam, it lists 17 topics for exploration such as Islam's message of peace, challenges faced by the Muslim world, historical Muslim rulers, and perceptions of Islam in the West.
This document provides worksheets to guide users in analyzing their website traffic and behavior metrics using Google Analytics. It includes exercises to understand mobile usage, social media referrals, site content and flows, and differences between converting and non-converting visitors. Instructions are given to segment traffic by platform or user type and identify key performance metrics like top pages, bounce rates, and goal conversions. The worksheets prompt the user to explore different analytics reports, apply date range filters, and add and remove traffic segments to compare metrics.
Selecting and developing new essential oil crops - A frameworkMurray Hunter
The document discusses frameworks for selecting and developing new essential oil crops. It outlines several key factors to consider, including the regulatory environment, screening potential crops and cultivation sites, developing business strategies, and evaluating the characteristics and market potential of new essential oils. Developing new essential oil crops requires focusing on product applications, accessing worldwide data, conducting research on technical and economic feasibility, and coordinating production and marketing infrastructure.
The document discusses aromatherapy and essential oils. It provides a brief history of aromatherapy, noting its origins in ancient Egypt, China and Greece. It describes how aromatherapy works to relieve pain, enhance mood and improve cognitive function through inhaling aromatic oils. Different methods of using essential oils like massage, baths and diffusers are outlined. Popular oils for specific conditions or effects are listed. Safety tips for using essential oils are also provided.
The document discusses the high costs of manufactured drugs and the lack of availability of medicines in the Philippines. It recommends using medicinal plants and herbal distillates as more affordable and accessible alternative medicines. Lemongrass hydrosol is highlighted as an herbal distillate with many health benefits, including as an antimicrobial, antifungal, and for reducing fevers, gas, and colic. The production process of lemongrass hydrosol is also outlined.
This document provides information on the production of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), including its origin, cultivation practices, varieties, propagation, planting, and care. Key points include:
- Geranium is native to South Africa and is commercially cultivated for its essential oil, which is used in fragrances, flavors, and pharmaceuticals.
- India imports most of its geranium oil due to low domestic production of around 5 tonnes annually against a demand of 150 tonnes.
- Common varieties include Algerian, Reunion, and varieties released by CIMAP and IIHR for different growing conditions.
- Propagation is primarily through stem cuttings, with optimal spacing and care needed during establishment.
This document discusses an essential oil blending curriculum that uses constructivist and connectivist learning approaches. The curriculum allows students to choose between creating a relaxing or energizing essential oil blend. Students plan their blends online using Bubbl, then create the blend hands-on. They can test the blends by using them for relaxation, baths, or massage. Students communicate about their experiences on social media using hashtags and Google+ Hangouts. They also document their reflections in blogs. The curriculum aims to provide an authentic learning adventure through hands-on exploration of essential oils.
Medicinal plants are abundant in the Philippines and can be easily cultivated. They grow in mountains, forests, backyards, and farms. Many plants have medicinal properties and can be used to treat illnesses in a cost-effective manner. The document provides guidelines for properly harvesting, storing, and using medicinal plants. It also lists several common plants used to treat ailments like cough, fever, gas, pain, and diabetes and includes instructions for preparing decoctions and other remedies from these plants.
The document discusses Pakistan's struggle with democracy since independence. It notes the role of the two-nation theory in the creation of Pakistan and the ideological debate around establishing an Islamic system versus secularism. It analyzes how the military has repeatedly intervened in government due to issues of national security and democracy acting "naughty." It questions why democracy has failed to take root in Pakistan and analyzes power structures like the influence of the armed forces, which are seen as above the law, threatening national security and democracy.
This document discusses different perspectives on democracy. It defines democracy as rule by the people, according to Abraham Lincoln. It also discusses direct democracy, where citizens continuously participate in governance, and representative democracy, where citizens elect representatives to make decisions. The document outlines different models of democracy practiced throughout history, including classical democracy in ancient Greece, protective democracy granting people freedom, developmental democracy focusing on individual and community growth, and liberal democracy with indirect elections. It also summarizes different views on democracy, such as pluralism with dispersed power among groups, elitism where elites dominate, corporatism with organizations negotiating, and Marxism arguing power is unequal due to class differences.
To establish a democracy on the deserted island, the committee would need to include four key elements: free and fair elections to choose and replace the government, active participation of citizens in politics and civic life, protection of human rights for all citizens, and a rule of law where laws apply equally. The democracy would also require democratic principles like respecting others' rights, rejecting violence, and being willing to compromise.
This document defines democracy as a political system where power is held by citizens who can choose their leaders through elections. It discusses the origins of democracy in ancient Athens, where only male citizens could vote. While Athenian democracy ended with Roman conquest, elements of democracy continued in other places during the Middle Ages, though most populations still could not participate. Modern representative democracy emerged in the 18th century with the American and French Revolutions. Key characteristics of democracy include citizen rule through voting, protection of individual and minority rights, free and fair elections, citizen participation, and cooperation/compromise.
Pakistan has experienced multiple periods of democratic rule since 1988 that were cut short by military coups and interventions. Democracy has been unstable due to corruption, a lack of commitment to democratic principles by some leaders, and military interference. True democracy requires free and fair elections, an independent nation, rule of law, and time to develop strong institutions like an accountable executive and competent legislature. However, many Pakistanis are skeptical it can thrive due to rigged votes, an illiterate electorate, tax evasion by leaders, and a sense that real power lies elsewhere rather than with the people.
Occupational therapy aims to restore and enhance an individual's performance through specially selected activities. The goals of OT include promoting recovery, mobilizing assets, preventing hospitalization, and enhancing self-confidence. OT services include independent living skills, crafts, leisure activities, employment preparation, and patient education. OT activities in inpatient units include assertiveness training, crafts like woodworking and weaving, social skills training, and industrial works. OT helps build a healthy ego, express needs and feelings, and strengthen defenses and self-esteem.
1) Democracy refers to a system where people elect their government representatives, have freedom of speech, and no single party dominates. Dictatorship is rule by one person or party without people's consent.
2) Advantages of democracy cited include civil liberties, economic growth, stability, and rule of law. Disadvantages include electing poor leaders and meaningless elections.
3) The document concludes democracy best enables a country to develop by decentralizing power and respecting institutions, media, and judicial systems.
This document provides an overview of democracy, including its definition, origins of the word, key features, merits and demerits. It discusses different forms of democracy like direct and indirect democracy. It also analyzes several case studies of countries like Pakistan, China, Mexico and Zimbabwe to examine aspects of their political systems that align with or violate principles of democracy. The document emphasizes that democracy should aim to ensure all citizens can meaningfully participate in decision making.
Health Benefits of School and Community Gardens
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
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Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
The document discusses fibre and provides information on various high-fibre foods. It explains that our ancestors consumed around 100 grams of fibre per day compared to the average American who only consumes around 15 grams. Different types of fibre have different health benefits. Water-soluble fibres are found in fruits, oats, and beans and help regulate blood sugar levels and cholesterol. Water-insoluble fibres from vegetables and whole grains speed food transit and prevent constipation. Eating a high-fibre diet can aid weight loss and reduce health risks. Tips are provided on increasing fibre intake through whole foods.
Practical Dietary Prescription for Ambulatory Diabetic PatientIris Thiele Isip-Tan
The document provides guidance on setting behavioral goals and meal planning for patients with diabetes. It discusses establishing individualized and measurable goals agreed upon by the patient to encourage lifestyle changes. Examples of initial nutrition education priorities for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients include eating regular meals and snacks spaced a few hours apart and setting gradual behavior change goals based on current eating habits. Two approaches to meal planning discussed are the plate method and diabetic exchanges, which allow flexible substitutions within food categories.
Slides from a presentation on the history and model of CDC Quinte's Good Food Box Program, presented by Ruth Ingersoll and Jim Mallabar as part of the Food Access PLC's webinar on Good Food Box & Market Programs that took place December 11th. Ruth Ingersoll is the Executive Director at and Jim Mallabar is the GFB Coordinator at CDC Quinte.
This document discusses common sense approaches to nutrition and wellness. It begins by asking questions about one's physical health goals, priorities, and current spending. It then outlines daily recommended intake amounts for various food groups according to the USDA, noting most people do not meet recommendations. Statistics are presented showing inadequate nutrient intake and declining nutritional content of produce over time. Environmental pollutants and other modern factors are noted as increasing our nutritional needs. Degenerative diseases are now the leading causes of death in developed nations like the US, where rates of such diseases far exceed other countries. Children are also at increasing risk of health issues.
All Aboard tacos Final Project CompilationAllison Hobby
The document summarizes modifications made to the "All Aboard Tacos" recipe to increase antioxidant intake. The original recipe was modified twice: first by replacing red cabbage with kale, then by also replacing red onion with red pepper. These changes increased the recipe's Vitamins A, C, and beta-carotene content to help prevent cancer in the client. The document analyzes the nutrient profiles and costs of the original recipe and two modifications.
AHS13 Shilpi Mehta — Nutrition for the Eyes, Brain and Heart: An Eye Doctor's...Ancestral Health Society
Ocular health is strongly connected to systemic body health especially in cardiovascular, neuronal, and inflammatory diseases. The eye is the window to the health of the body and inflammation elsewhere can manifest symptoms in the eye. I suggest an anti-inflammatory Paleolithic inspired diet is likely to improve and possibly prevent ocular diseases such as dry eyes, cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, etc. which have inflammatory origins. I will discuss common ocular conditions that have inflammatory causes, an evolutionary perspective on eye diseases, and offer practical recommendations for food and supplements to optimize eye health, which also help the body, especially the heart and brain.
The document discusses aromatherapy and essential oils. It provides a brief history of aromatherapy, noting its origins in ancient Egypt, China and Greece. It describes how aromatherapy works to relieve pain, enhance mood and improve cognitive function through inhaling aromatic oils. Different methods of using essential oils like massage, baths and diffusers are outlined. Popular oils for specific conditions or effects are listed. Safety tips for using essential oils are also provided.
The document discusses the high costs of manufactured drugs and the lack of availability of medicines in the Philippines. It recommends using medicinal plants and herbal distillates as more affordable and accessible alternative medicines. Lemongrass hydrosol is highlighted as an herbal distillate with many health benefits, including as an antimicrobial, antifungal, and for reducing fevers, gas, and colic. The production process of lemongrass hydrosol is also outlined.
This document provides information on the production of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), including its origin, cultivation practices, varieties, propagation, planting, and care. Key points include:
- Geranium is native to South Africa and is commercially cultivated for its essential oil, which is used in fragrances, flavors, and pharmaceuticals.
- India imports most of its geranium oil due to low domestic production of around 5 tonnes annually against a demand of 150 tonnes.
- Common varieties include Algerian, Reunion, and varieties released by CIMAP and IIHR for different growing conditions.
- Propagation is primarily through stem cuttings, with optimal spacing and care needed during establishment.
This document discusses an essential oil blending curriculum that uses constructivist and connectivist learning approaches. The curriculum allows students to choose between creating a relaxing or energizing essential oil blend. Students plan their blends online using Bubbl, then create the blend hands-on. They can test the blends by using them for relaxation, baths, or massage. Students communicate about their experiences on social media using hashtags and Google+ Hangouts. They also document their reflections in blogs. The curriculum aims to provide an authentic learning adventure through hands-on exploration of essential oils.
Medicinal plants are abundant in the Philippines and can be easily cultivated. They grow in mountains, forests, backyards, and farms. Many plants have medicinal properties and can be used to treat illnesses in a cost-effective manner. The document provides guidelines for properly harvesting, storing, and using medicinal plants. It also lists several common plants used to treat ailments like cough, fever, gas, pain, and diabetes and includes instructions for preparing decoctions and other remedies from these plants.
The document discusses Pakistan's struggle with democracy since independence. It notes the role of the two-nation theory in the creation of Pakistan and the ideological debate around establishing an Islamic system versus secularism. It analyzes how the military has repeatedly intervened in government due to issues of national security and democracy acting "naughty." It questions why democracy has failed to take root in Pakistan and analyzes power structures like the influence of the armed forces, which are seen as above the law, threatening national security and democracy.
This document discusses different perspectives on democracy. It defines democracy as rule by the people, according to Abraham Lincoln. It also discusses direct democracy, where citizens continuously participate in governance, and representative democracy, where citizens elect representatives to make decisions. The document outlines different models of democracy practiced throughout history, including classical democracy in ancient Greece, protective democracy granting people freedom, developmental democracy focusing on individual and community growth, and liberal democracy with indirect elections. It also summarizes different views on democracy, such as pluralism with dispersed power among groups, elitism where elites dominate, corporatism with organizations negotiating, and Marxism arguing power is unequal due to class differences.
To establish a democracy on the deserted island, the committee would need to include four key elements: free and fair elections to choose and replace the government, active participation of citizens in politics and civic life, protection of human rights for all citizens, and a rule of law where laws apply equally. The democracy would also require democratic principles like respecting others' rights, rejecting violence, and being willing to compromise.
This document defines democracy as a political system where power is held by citizens who can choose their leaders through elections. It discusses the origins of democracy in ancient Athens, where only male citizens could vote. While Athenian democracy ended with Roman conquest, elements of democracy continued in other places during the Middle Ages, though most populations still could not participate. Modern representative democracy emerged in the 18th century with the American and French Revolutions. Key characteristics of democracy include citizen rule through voting, protection of individual and minority rights, free and fair elections, citizen participation, and cooperation/compromise.
Pakistan has experienced multiple periods of democratic rule since 1988 that were cut short by military coups and interventions. Democracy has been unstable due to corruption, a lack of commitment to democratic principles by some leaders, and military interference. True democracy requires free and fair elections, an independent nation, rule of law, and time to develop strong institutions like an accountable executive and competent legislature. However, many Pakistanis are skeptical it can thrive due to rigged votes, an illiterate electorate, tax evasion by leaders, and a sense that real power lies elsewhere rather than with the people.
Occupational therapy aims to restore and enhance an individual's performance through specially selected activities. The goals of OT include promoting recovery, mobilizing assets, preventing hospitalization, and enhancing self-confidence. OT services include independent living skills, crafts, leisure activities, employment preparation, and patient education. OT activities in inpatient units include assertiveness training, crafts like woodworking and weaving, social skills training, and industrial works. OT helps build a healthy ego, express needs and feelings, and strengthen defenses and self-esteem.
1) Democracy refers to a system where people elect their government representatives, have freedom of speech, and no single party dominates. Dictatorship is rule by one person or party without people's consent.
2) Advantages of democracy cited include civil liberties, economic growth, stability, and rule of law. Disadvantages include electing poor leaders and meaningless elections.
3) The document concludes democracy best enables a country to develop by decentralizing power and respecting institutions, media, and judicial systems.
This document provides an overview of democracy, including its definition, origins of the word, key features, merits and demerits. It discusses different forms of democracy like direct and indirect democracy. It also analyzes several case studies of countries like Pakistan, China, Mexico and Zimbabwe to examine aspects of their political systems that align with or violate principles of democracy. The document emphasizes that democracy should aim to ensure all citizens can meaningfully participate in decision making.
Health Benefits of School and Community Gardens
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
The document discusses fibre and provides information on various high-fibre foods. It explains that our ancestors consumed around 100 grams of fibre per day compared to the average American who only consumes around 15 grams. Different types of fibre have different health benefits. Water-soluble fibres are found in fruits, oats, and beans and help regulate blood sugar levels and cholesterol. Water-insoluble fibres from vegetables and whole grains speed food transit and prevent constipation. Eating a high-fibre diet can aid weight loss and reduce health risks. Tips are provided on increasing fibre intake through whole foods.
Practical Dietary Prescription for Ambulatory Diabetic PatientIris Thiele Isip-Tan
The document provides guidance on setting behavioral goals and meal planning for patients with diabetes. It discusses establishing individualized and measurable goals agreed upon by the patient to encourage lifestyle changes. Examples of initial nutrition education priorities for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients include eating regular meals and snacks spaced a few hours apart and setting gradual behavior change goals based on current eating habits. Two approaches to meal planning discussed are the plate method and diabetic exchanges, which allow flexible substitutions within food categories.
Slides from a presentation on the history and model of CDC Quinte's Good Food Box Program, presented by Ruth Ingersoll and Jim Mallabar as part of the Food Access PLC's webinar on Good Food Box & Market Programs that took place December 11th. Ruth Ingersoll is the Executive Director at and Jim Mallabar is the GFB Coordinator at CDC Quinte.
This document discusses common sense approaches to nutrition and wellness. It begins by asking questions about one's physical health goals, priorities, and current spending. It then outlines daily recommended intake amounts for various food groups according to the USDA, noting most people do not meet recommendations. Statistics are presented showing inadequate nutrient intake and declining nutritional content of produce over time. Environmental pollutants and other modern factors are noted as increasing our nutritional needs. Degenerative diseases are now the leading causes of death in developed nations like the US, where rates of such diseases far exceed other countries. Children are also at increasing risk of health issues.
All Aboard tacos Final Project CompilationAllison Hobby
The document summarizes modifications made to the "All Aboard Tacos" recipe to increase antioxidant intake. The original recipe was modified twice: first by replacing red cabbage with kale, then by also replacing red onion with red pepper. These changes increased the recipe's Vitamins A, C, and beta-carotene content to help prevent cancer in the client. The document analyzes the nutrient profiles and costs of the original recipe and two modifications.
AHS13 Shilpi Mehta — Nutrition for the Eyes, Brain and Heart: An Eye Doctor's...Ancestral Health Society
Ocular health is strongly connected to systemic body health especially in cardiovascular, neuronal, and inflammatory diseases. The eye is the window to the health of the body and inflammation elsewhere can manifest symptoms in the eye. I suggest an anti-inflammatory Paleolithic inspired diet is likely to improve and possibly prevent ocular diseases such as dry eyes, cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, etc. which have inflammatory origins. I will discuss common ocular conditions that have inflammatory causes, an evolutionary perspective on eye diseases, and offer practical recommendations for food and supplements to optimize eye health, which also help the body, especially the heart and brain.
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This document discusses the importance of making half your plate fruits and vegetables. It recommends choosing a variety of colorful, nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables to fill at least half of your plate at meals for optimal health benefits. Examples are given of nutrients found in different fruits and vegetables, as well as tips for selecting, storing, preparing and incorporating more fruits and vegetables into meals and snacks. The document provides examples of two sample dinners following the MyPlate guidelines.
The document summarizes findings from the Adventist Health Study, a long-term study of lifestyle factors and disease risk among Seventh-day Adventists in California. The study compared disease rates between vegetarian and non-vegetarian Adventists, finding that vegetarians had lower risks of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Vegetarian diets high in fruits, vegetables and nuts were associated with numerous health benefits.
This document summarizes a presentation given to Harvard Medical Students on plant-based nutrition. It discusses the speaker's goals of exploring myths and engaging the science on this topic. It then reviews human anatomy and physiology to argue humans are anatomically herbivorous. It discusses concerns about protein, vitamins/minerals, and presents evidence that a well-planned plant-based diet can support health and reduce risks of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Overall, the presentation makes the case that a plant-based diet can be nutritionally adequate and have health benefits.
The document provides an overview and guide to the Mediterranean diet. It discusses the foods that are emphasized in the diet like vegetables, whole grains, fish, healthy fats. It provides a weekly menu plan with recipes for 7 days of meals. The menus and recipes showcase meals that are typical of the Mediterranean diet and highlight the nutritional benefits of the foods included.
A detailed investigation in the wellness and dietary habits of local high school students. This power-point supplements a portfolio, which contains detailed evidence as to the ineffectiveness of the young American diet. This project, entitled "The Invisible Epidemic" received the National Champion of the Future Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Southern Region Nutrition and Wellness Contest. This presentation has been evaluated by qualified FCCLA judges and given to many audiences as a means of changing American diets to a better balance.
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This document summarizes a tea workshop presented by Dr. Patrick Garrett on the types, production, grading, history, preparation, and health benefits of tea. The workshop covers the different types of tea like black, green, and oolong teas. It describes the production process including plucking, withering, oxidation, shaping, and packing. It discusses how tea is graded based on appearance. A brief history of tea from ancient China to modern day is provided. Instructions on properly preparing tea by steeping time and leaf expansion are outlined. Finally, the significant health benefits of tea including reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, and benefits to brain function are summarized.
Kitchen garden is also known as Nutritional garden.It is a type of garden where vegetable,fruits and flowers are grown to meet the demands of the family members in a family.
The ONIE Project has a great and easy to make cucumber salad recipe that is great for the whole family. Follow along and find out some great cucumber facts as well.
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The Gonzalez Cancer Diet aims to treat pancreatic cancer through an organic, tailored diet for each patient along with daily pancreatic enzyme supplements and coffee enemas for detoxification. While the diet promotes healthy eating, concerns exist around the high number of supplements prescribed, potential side effects of coffee enemas, and lack of regulation and clinical evidence to support the treatment plan's efficacy. The diet is also very restrictive and expensive to follow given the cost of supplements.
1) The document summarizes a situation analysis conducted in six rural villages in Niger to understand nutrition issues like vitamin A deficiency. 2) It was found that three quarters of pregnant women, two thirds of nursing women, and nearly half of young children were at risk of vitamin A deficiency. 3) Preliminary findings from the analysis showed that liver, dark green leafy vegetables, and certain fruits were good potential sources of vitamin A but faced availability, seasonality, or consumption barriers. The analysis aimed to identify the best ways to promote these foods.
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Health Benefits of School and Community Gardens
1. Health Benefits of School
and Community Gardens
Angela O’Callaghan, Ph.D.
Assoc. Professor
Area Extension Specialist
Social Horticulture
702-257-5581
2. Goals of this presentation
1. Identify the health impact of chronic
disease in Southern Nevada
2. Describe how good nutrition and
physical activity can prevent chronic
disease
3. Describe how a school or community
gardening project can improve nutrition
and physical activity
4. How to plan, implement and evaluate a
gardening project
5. Local resources for school and
community gardens
3. Why are you here?
• Desperate for another meeting?
• Dying to know more about gardening
in the desert southwest?
• Need ceus?
• Hoping for a free lunch?
5. Chronic Disease in So. Nevada
Chronic diseases are leading causes of
diminished quality of life in Clark
County
In particular:
– Cardiovascular disease
– Cancer
– Diabetes
1
6. Diabetes in Clark County
• 8.8% of adults (>20 years old)
• Highest rate in Nevada
1
8. Obesity among Clark County
adults
24.5%
almost one out of every 4
adults in Clark County is
obese (BMI > 30 kg/m)
1
9. Obesity in Youth (Nevada)
in 2007
• 11% of high school students were
categorized as OBESE.
• 54% of high school students did not meet
recommended levels of physical activity
Changes in 2008
• Fewer exemptions from Phys. Ed. Classes
• More nutritious selections of food, snacks and
beverages
• Less advertising of unhealthy snacks 1
10. Health effects of plants
• Ulrich, 1984
• Horticulture Therapy
• Healing Gardens
11.
12. Physical activity
Reduces risks involved with
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Hypertension
By lowering weight and blood sugar
levels (among other things)
2
13. American Heart Association
news release
• “Diet and exercise can prevent or slow the
development of type 2 diabetes and produce
clinically significant improvements in blood
sugar control and cardiovascular risk factors
in people with the condition, according to
the statement. This benefit can reduce or
eliminate some patients’ needs for
medications to control risk factors. “
• http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/reprint/CIRCU
LATIONAHA.109.192521 (full text of
statement) 2
14. Horticulture - art and science of growing
flowers, fruits, vegetables, trees & shrubs
development of minds and emotions
of individuals, enrichment & health of
communities and integration of `garden' in the
breadth of modern civilization.
•PLANTS and products (food, medicine, O2)
essential for human survival; &
•PEOPLE, whose involvement with `the
garden' brings about benefits to them as
individuals and to communities and cultures
they comprise.
2
16. Gardening is listed as one of five
ways older adults can be more
physically active
National Diabetes Education
Program
http://ndep.nih.gov/media/five-ways-older-adults-
active.pdf?redirect=true
2
17. February 1, 2002 Table of Contents
Promoting and Prescribing Exercise for
the Elderly
Lists gardening as one element of an
active lifestyle.
2
18. Good reference
“Community Gardens Help to Tackle
Obesity”
– Parliament of Australia
– House of Representaties
– Standing Committee on Health and Ageing
– Inquiry into Obesity in Australia
20. Direct benefits
• Many commonly grown garden
vegetables are high in phytochemicals.
• Research indicates these plant
chemicals have beneficial effects
against inflammation, oxidative stress,
cancer and cardiovascular disease.
• Vegetables include:
Onions, garlic, berries, soy, celery, and
carrots.
3
21. “Incorporationof herbs into everyday
meals may be beneficial, as a diet in
which culinary herbs are used
generously provides a variety of active
phytochemicals that could promote
good health…”
2
24. Community gardens
• Growing foods
• Improving neighborhoods
• Provide satisfying labor
• Cultural traditions
Hanna and Oh, 2000
3
25. What foods from where?
University of Texas Online Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
26. 1989 survey of NJ gardeners
Socioeconomic benefits of gardening
Benefit Percent
Life quality
Fresh food/vegetables 44.4%
Improved diet 35.2
Personal satisfaction and enjoyment 26.0
Economic well-being
Saved money 33.5
Social well-being
Socializing 31.3
Helping others 29.0
Sharing the produce with others 14.5
Feeling of self-sufficiency 13.8
Improved neighborhood 13.0
Patel, 1991
27. Community Gardening
• Group of people comes together to
create a garden
• Usually a vegetable garden with a few
ornamental plants
• May have policies and procedures for
– Selection of gardeners
– $$$
– Standards of behavior
– Replacing gardeners
3
28. Participants May Include
• Elderly, either able
bodied or infirm
• Youth
• Low income
• Middle class
3
29. Increased vegetable intake
• A survey of 776 adults in a US city
found that when a household member
participated in a community garden,
other adults in the house were more
likely to consume fresh fruits and
vegetables – 3.5 times as likely to
consume the recommended 5 a day.
• Alaimo et al 2008
30. Gardening as Physical Activity
• Once people become gardeners, they
spend time and energy doing it!
• Park et al (HortTechnology October-
December 2008): Can older gardeners
meet the physical activity
recommendation through gardening?
• Average gardening time = 60 min
• Average heart rate = 98
• Oxygen uptake = 13.5 ml/kg/min
3
31. Benefiting well-being
• A sense of control over one’s
environment is often predictive of
good health and higher quality of life
among the elderly.
3
32. Horticulture training for elderly adults
in assisted living
(Las Vegas research)
•18 students
•Age range from 75 – 102
•16 women; 2 men
•Mean – 85 years
•All required either walker or wheelchair
•Had demonstrated little/no interest in
other programs
3
33. Experimental design
•Four week course
•After lunch
•Each student received plants, pots,
seedlings/seeds
•Students were interviewed concerning
their sense of mastery of their
environment pre and post class (n = 18),
and five months after end of class (n = 8)
3
34. Course Outline
–Week 1 – staff describes class, interview
students concerning personal history, mastery
heath and happiness; students describe their
apartments, their plant wishes, and gardening
history
–Week 2 – students receive plants and pots &
instruction on maintenance
–Week 3 – students receive seeds or seedlings
and instruction; offer assistance to others
–Week 4 – students evaluate their plants; staff
re-interviews
3
36. Mastery of environment
Students responded to statements:
1. What happens to me in the future mostly depends on me....
2. Sometimes I feel that I am being pushed around in life.....
3. I have little control over the things that happen to me......
4. There is really no way I can solve some of the problems I have....
5. There is little I can do to change many of the important things in
my life....
6. I often feel helpless in dealing with the problems of life........
7. I can do just about anything I really set my mind to do.....
3
37. Self reports
•Students were asked how they viewed
their overall health on a 1 (very poor ) –
5 (perfect) scale
•Students were asked to report on their
happiness from 1 (very unhappy) to 5
(very happy)
3
38. Results elements of Mastery (t1—t2)
Significant improvement between pre-
course survey and post (last day) for
Questions
1 (future depends on me) p = 0.042
2 (feel pushed around) p = 0.023
5 (little to change life) p = 0.042
6 (feel helpless) p = 0.028
7 (can do anything set mind to) p = 0.001
3
39. Results elements of Mastery (t1—t3)
Significant improvement between pre-
course survey and five months after for
Questions
2 (feel pushed around) p=0.007
3 (have little control) p=0.038
5 (little to change life) p=0.068
6 (feel helpless) p=0.026
7 (can do anything set mind to) p=0.011
3
40. Results Self reported Health
Significant improvements:
•Pre (t1) to post (t2) p = 0.001
•Pre (t1) to 5 mos after (t3) p = 0.005
•Post (t2) to 5 mos after (t3) p = 0.02
3
41. Results - Self reported happiness
Significant improvement
•Pre (t1) - post (t2) p = 0.042
•Pre (t1) - 5 mos after (t3) p = 0.033
•Post (t2) - 5 mos after (t3) p = 0.08
3
42. Alzheimer’s and gardens
• “Treatment gardens for people with
Alzheimer’s disease…an accessible positive
outdoor environment that supports
individual treatment goals with measurable
positive outcomes on resident behavior,
mood, depression, social interaction, sleeping
patterns, awareness, orientation, spatial
negoriation and active engagement in
activities.” (Tyson, Alzheimer’s care quarterly,
2002; 3(1): 55-60.)
• http://www.alzinfo.org/alzheimers-treatment-
therapeutic-gardens.asp 3
43. Public Safety
Although a study of community gardens
in Houston TX showed no decrease in
crime with community gardens -
“representatives showed that community
gardens appeared to have a positive
influence on neighborhoods, with
residents reporting neighborhood
revitalization, perceived immunity from
crime, and neighbors emulating
gardening practices they saw at the
community gardens”
http://horttech.ashspublications.org/cgi/content/abstr
3
45. School gardens
• Can be used to teach a range of
subjects, from health and nutrition, to
genetics and other physical sciences, to
math and social sciences.
• Can improve children’s attitudes toward
vegetables and unfamiliar foods.
• Can provide a site for children to get
active
• Challenge children to be stewards of
their environment.
46. School Gardens
Before you start…
Creating a school garden
requires a fair amount of
planning
47. Planning
• Make sure that a significant
proportion of the school – parents,
students, teachers, administration –
agrees that a school garden is
something they want.
• The Principal must be invested in
having a garden.
48. What do you want?
• Will this be a
–Vegetable garden?
–A flower garden?
–A Native American garden?
–A desert plant garden?
Each of these can be used to teach,
but each has very different
requirements.
49. A garden building plan
• Who will build the garden?
– Volunteers?
– Teachers?
– Parents?
– Students?
• Raised beds and planters are often the
easiest to set up and use.
• Use little or no grass in a school garden
50. A maintenance plan
Who will do the work of making sure the
garden survives (watering, weeding, etc.)?
– Volunteers?
– Teachers?
– Parents?
– Students?
– How about during school breaks?
51. A funding plan
• School gardens are self-funded.
• Where will the money come from
for plants, fertilizers, equipment?
– Grants?
– Fundraisers?
– Donations?
52. A curriculum plan
• How will this garden be integrated into
the rest of the curriculum?
• Staff at CCSD will help to review garden
based curricula, but the responsibility
for development falls to the school
(teachers and administrators).
53. What is most important role of
a school garden?
% parents % teachers
Growing fruit and 74.7 54.1
vegetables for food
Socializing with 4.5 16.4
gardening friends
Feeling relaxed and safe 10.6 4.9
in plant environment
Learning about plants 9.7 24.6
Other 0.5 0.0
Waliczek et al. 2000
54. Essentials for success
Item % respondents
Responsible person 63
Garden site 61.4
Funding 60.6
Support of principal 48
Gardening equipment 47.7
DeMarco, et al. 1999
55. Garden-based health & nutrition
• Grades 2 – 5
• Knowledge increase re: nutritional
value of vegetables
• No greater stated acceptance
• Increase in eating vegetables as snacks!
Koch et al. 2006
56. Youth farm market project
Inner city project in Minneapolis/St. Paul
Youth (preteens and teens) who grew
vegetables ate them.
“…exposure to a garden-based nutrition
education programs (sic) improves
youth’s preference for vegetables
compared to those not exposed to a
garden program. “
57. Contact Karyn Johnson 257-5523
• http://www.unce.unr.edu/programs/sit
es/foodforthoughts/
59. Interested in creating a community
garden?
• UNCE works with communities that are
establishing gardens
• Provide classroom training
• Guidelines for actual building
• Ongoing support for physical plant
62. COMMUNITY GARDENS
ARE NOT A NEW IDEA
Xochimilco
ancient floating gardens
of Mexico City
63. WHAT IS NEEDED TO GET STARTED
1. A small committed group.
2. A shared vision.
3. PATIENCE to get through rocky times.
4. The physical space.
5. Access to physical labor.
6. A LITTLE CASH DOESN’T HURT.
64. Before starting, answer the
following
• Easy access to water?
• How many hours of sunlight does
the area receive?
• From what direction is the light?
• What is the level of time, strength &
interest?
65. If landscaping is in place…
• Know what you will encounter when
you begin to dig (wires, pipes, etc.).
• Identify the potential workload –
chemical, physical, botanical – that will
be required to remove existing
materials (e.g. lawn, concrete).
• Identify what of the existing materials
will be replaced.
• Identify which of the existing materials
will be retained.
66. What do you want to achieve?
A garden is more than the plants; it
requires irrigation, time and more. For
instance…
• Are you gardening for food or view?
• How big will the mature plants get?
• Do you really want a 50 foot ash tree in
the courtyard?
• Native desert plants tend to be smaller
and slower-growing.
67. Gardening in the Mojave
• Not quite like other parts of the
world
• Driest desert in North America
• Average annual rainfall 4.25”
• Salty soil; this area was once an
ocean
– Water left
– Salt didn’t
• Strong dry winds
• Intense sunlight
69. Container gardening
• Effective for very small places
• Maximum control of planting
• More manageability
• Wide variety of possible planters
70.
71.
72. Unusual edibles
There is a surprising variety of
desert plants, some more appropriate for
certain gardens than others.
73.
74. Income can be a factor
Low income gardeners often cite
access to fresh foods
enjoy nature, but also
Organizational efforts for garden “spill
over” into other neighborhood efforts
75. Community gardens in the
Las Vegas area
• Archie C. Grant senior housing
development. A garden area had been
abandoned for ~ 5 years. Residents and
city staff decided to resurrect this
garden.
81. Rose Garden
• A housing development for low income
seniors/disabled in North Las Vegas.
• UNCE had given a brief course on
gardening at this site in 2007
• In 2009 residents and staff wanted
another course with a hands-on
component
• City staff arranged for a community
garden to be built.
82. Preparation
• Residents grew
their own
seedlings indoors
• Originally 12
participants
• Dropped to 8
during the winter
87. Las Vegas Community Garden
• Began in the mid-1990s in West LV
• 32 raised beds
• Joint project of UNCE master gardeners
and the Doolittle Senior Center (LV
parks and rec.)
• Elderly gardeners raise enough produce
to contribute hundreds of pounds of
produce to hungry people each year.
88.
89.
90. Current situation
• More effort was going into developing
gardens in low income areas
• New projects:
– Floyd Lamb park
– Acacia park
91. Evaluating effectiveness
Several means
• Self reported effects (surveys)
• Physical differences (BP, weight, bmi)
• Increase in amount of vegetables eaten
(journals, etc. )
93. No guarantees…
Meta-analysis of 11 studies found little
consistency among results, but did note
A general increase in willingness to try
eating vegetables, even as snacks.
A general lack of improvement in food
preferences.
Robinson-O’Brien, et al 2009
96. References
• Lautenschlager, Lauren and Chery Smith. Beliefs, knowledge,
and values held by inner-city youth about gardening,
nutrition, and cooking. Agriculture and Human Values. 24(2):
245-258
• Relf, Diane . HUMAN ISSUES IN HORTICULTURE.
HortTechnology April/June 1992 2(2)
• Collins, Claudia and Angela O’Callaghan. The Impact of
Horticultural Responsibility on Health Indicators and Quality
of Life in Assisted Living. HortTechnology. Oct-Dec 2008.
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