(List compiled by LCDR Stephen Nesthus, ret.)

Our NJROTC Unit takes health and fitness very seriously. As with others, we are concerned about obesity and unhealthy practices not only in our cadets, but all others with whom we come in contact. It is well documented that poor health conditions, including obesity, start at childhood and quite often carry on through one's life. We have done some research and decided to list some links to web pages that may be helpful to anyone concerned about, or simply interested in learning more regarding one's wellness. Please feel free to visit the sites that are available through the following links. Note too, that we have listed some very good books concerning the same issues/interests.

Web Sites:

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection.

www.obesity.org

www.childobesity.com

www.seventhgeneration.com - Manufacturer of toxic free products with excellent guides for a toxin free home and newsletters available free of charge.

www.ewg.org - (Not-for-profit environmental working group) references to Shoppers Guide to Pesticides for produce and Skin Deep report on toxins for cosmetics.

www.mercola.com - Dr. Joseph Mercola produces a highly regarded natural health newsletter free of charge - an excellent source of the latest information.

www.drweil.com/u/Home/index.html - Dr. Andrew Weil and information on toxins.

www.dld123.com - Deborah Lynn Dadd and toxins in the home.

www.senate.gov/~kennedy/index_high.html

www.preventcancer.com

www.emagazine.com/arch.html

www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/products.htm - Household Products Database - Citizens Guide to Pesticides and Pest Control Safety

www.nrdc.org/health/effects/pets/execsum.asp - Natural Resources Defense Council - health hazards with flea & tick products.

www.momswim.com/index.cfm?page=labels - Web site titled "You Can't Trust Labels."

www.babyreference.com - A natural reference for raising babies including an article titled "Coming of Age in America (Much Too Soon)."

www.centerforfoodsafety.com - Information on genetically engineered foods and irradiated foods.

www.safecosmetics.org - A private organization trying to educate the U.S. on steps that need to be taken with the cosmetics industry to protect consumers.

Here are some sites for less toxic products or organizations.

www.seventhgeneration.com (as listed above)

www.gardensalive.com

www.stonyfield.com

www.benjerry.com

Books:

The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World, by John Robbins. Talks about plant based nutrition as the solution to good health and long life.

Diet for A New America: How Your Food Choices Affect Your Health, Happiness, and the Future of Life on Earth, by John Robbins.

The Ultimate Fat Loss Guide, by Shondelle Solomon-Miles. Unveils misinformation of the multi-billion dollar weight loss industry and uses successful ways of getting weight off beginning with your mind and detoxifying your body.

Mad Cowboy, by Howard F. Lyman. Lyman blows the whistle on the cattle industry and becomes an advocate for vegetarianism.

Home Safe Home: Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Everyday Toxins and and Harmful Household Products in the Home, by Deborah Lynn Dadd.

Fast Food Nation, by Eric Schlossern.

GOT (Genetically Engineered) Milk!: The Monsanto v BHG/BST Milk Wars Handbook (2001), by Dr. Samuel S. Epstein.

Toxic Relief, by Dr. Don Colbert talks about restoring health and energy through fasting and detoxification.

The Safe Shopper's Bible, by David Steinman & Samuel S. Epstein, M.D. with forward by Ralph Nader.

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Published on: 2007-09-30 (2173 reads)