You have the power, with other men, to put a stop to rape and other kinds of men’s violence against women. 1. Check yourself. Examine your own attitudes and actions. Some of the ways you act or the things you believe, whether you know it or not, may actually support rape. Some examples of these… Continue reading 9 Things Men can do to End Rape and Violence against Women
Month: May 2012
5 Easy ways to get fiber in foods
Do you know why fiber is good for you? Soluble fiber helps you feel full and is found in fruits, beans and oats. Insoluble fiber promotes healthy bowels, and is found in whole wheat bread, brown rice and vegetables. Easy ways to get fiber in foods: Serve vegetable stir-fry on brown rice. Add banana slices… Continue reading 5 Easy ways to get fiber in foods
Manipal Monk: Sexual Assault Awareness
What is Sexual Assault? Sexual violence is any act (verbal and/or physical) which breaks a person’s trust and/or safety and is sexual in nature. The term “sexual violence” includes: rape, incest, child sexual assault, ritual abuse, date and acquaintance rape, marital or partner rape, sexual contact, sexual harassment, exposure, and voyeurism. Sexual assaults are acts… Continue reading Manipal Monk: Sexual Assault Awareness
Whole Grains: Make the Switch!
Whole grains foods are – A good source of dietary fiber, help lower cholesterol, reduce constipation, and offer a feeling of fullness. A natural source of B-vitamins, and minerals (iron, magnesium & selenium). Often labeled “100% whole grain” Examples are brown rice, oats, wheat, berries, barley, millet, quinoa, whole wheat pasta, and whole grain bread.… Continue reading Whole Grains: Make the Switch!
The Body in Harmony – Nourishment and Funcitioning as an Integrated system
In yesterdays article, I discussed how the human body can be compared to a Computer or a Car and how the various parts are interdependent on the functioning of the system. We now come to the aspect of Nourishment & Functioning of this whole System as an integrated unit , which brings us to Medical… Continue reading The Body in Harmony – Nourishment and Funcitioning as an Integrated system