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Food, Energy, & Quality of Life in Iowa

hassel — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:16:27 +0000

A Mini-Documentary

Results From a Problem Based Class, September 2009
The University of Vermont and Iowa State University

In September of 2009, a group of students and professors from the University of Vermont and Iowa State University met in Iowa with a goal to better understand the current trends in agriculture and to discuss the future of food production. The group met with farmers, politicians, private interest groups, researchers, water experts and energy specialists to get as many perspectives as possible.

Iowa is the largest producer of corn and soybeans in the country. It is also the largest producer of hogs and layers (egg chickens). The dominant agricultural methods, known commonly as “conventional” farming, are dependent on high petroleum inputs, pesticides, GMO crops and mechanization.

Each person interviewed was asked three questions:
What is the current state of agriculture in Iowa?
Where is agriculture going?
What is your vision for a better food system in Iowa?

We encourage you — however you feel about these issues — to become more involved with the food systems and policies that have such a great effect on us all.

Edited by
Hillary Archer and Julian Post

Videography and Interviews by
Lee Gross

Special Thanks to (in alphabetical order)
Bill Northey
Chris Jones
Craig Lang
Dr. Francis Thicke
Kamyar Enshayan
Kevin Dietzel
Dr. Lee Burras
Linda Kinman
Mark Tjelmeland
Dr. Matt Helmers
Norm Olson
Rich Dana
Susan Jutz
Dr. Tom Isenhart

ISU Professors & Affiliates
Andy Larson, ISU Extension
Gretchen Zdorkowski, Professor of Agronomy
Jeri Neal, Leopold Center of Ecology
Dr. Matt Liebman, Professor of Agricultural Ecology

ISU Graduate Students
Drake Larsen
Mae Rose Petrehn
Meghann Jarchow
Nick McCann
Nick Ohde
Nikki D’Adamo
Phil Damery
Ranae Dietzel
Sara Kaplan
Stefan Gailans
Theo Gunther

UVM Professors & Affiliates
Dr. Bob Costanza Professor & Director, Gund Institute
Meghan Sheradin, Director Vermont Fresh Network

UVM Graduate Students
Ida Kubiszewski
Julian Post (Undergraduate)
Lee Gross
Marc Merriman

Music by danosongs.com
Sunspark – Alternative Rock
Imagine Magneta – Upbeat Funky Back Beats

For more more information, contact Julian Post at jpost@uvm.edu

Duration : 0:10:4

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Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit in Coomealla, NSW

hassel — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:00:09 +0000

A healthy mind, body and spirit was the focus of a recent Live Longer! Healthy Community Day hosted by the Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation. The team shared its passion for healthy living with the local Dareton community.

Duration : 0:2:46

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WHY GO VEGAN? Heal Your Mind, Body & Spirit!

hassel — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:25:10 +0000

Join Coach Carmen as she introduces Part 1 of the 28-Day Body & Soul Detox

Duration : 0:9:26

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Self Hypnosis to Remove Fear, Phobias and Nervous Tension Part 3.wmv

hassel — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:37:42 +0000

This video is a workshop by Mrs.Homai Munsif at HELP on 22nd May ’10 : Topic “Self Hypnosis to Remove Fear, Phobias and Nervous Tension”. Mrs.Homai Munsif can be contacted at 9867602354. This is part of the HELP Talk series at HELP, Health Education Library for People, the worlds largest free patient education library (www.healthlibrary.com)

Duration : 0:10:30

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Self Hypnosis to Remove Fear, Phobias and Nervous Tension Part 2.wmv

hassel — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:06:48 +0000

Duration : 0:10:9

Gerson Therapy – Tape 4_clip4.flv

hassel — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 21:59:22 +0000

Gerson Therapy – a new “old” way to fight human diseases including terminal ones. This method relies on the detoxification by naturally grown food, lowering fat and meat consumption to strengthen and improve the individual’s immune system – the only way to cure and prevent development and spreading a human targeting diseases into the body systems. That’s the only way to improve the one’s quality of life too.

Duration : 0:10:1

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IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Part 1 – Nutrition by Natalie

hassel — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:39:51 +0000

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits which are more… not associated with any abnormalities seen on routine clinical testing. It is fairly common and makes up 20–50% of visits to gastroenterologists. Lower abdominal pain, and bloating associated with alteration of bowel habits and abdominal discomfort relieved with defecation are the most frequent symptoms.

IBS is highly prevalent in the Western world, but despite the advancement of many theories, no clear cause has yet been established.

Stress—feeling mentally or emotionally tense, troubled, angry, or overwhelmed—may trigger symptoms in people with IBS. One study found that women with IBS are more likely to report prior physical or sexual abuse; almost half of the patients reported prior abuse.

IBS is not fatal nor is it linked to the development of other serious bowel diseases. However, due to the chronic pain, discomfort, and other symptoms, work absenteeism, social phobias, and other negative quality-of-life effects can be common in more serious cases. Individuals who find a caring primary caregiver and/or sufficient self-help options should be able to develop a successful treatment program for their symptoms and lead normal lives.

http://www.nutritionbynatalie.com

http://www.myspace.com/psychtruth

http://www.youtube.com/psychetruth

Duration : 0:7:37

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IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Part 2 – Nutrition by Natalie

hassel — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:22:29 +0000

IBS is highly prevalent in the Western world, but despite the advancement of many theories, no clear cause has yet been established.

http://www.nutritionbynatalie.com

http://www.myspace.com/psychtruth

http://www.youtube.com/psychetruth

Duration : 0:6:13

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Nutrition (Chapter 14 of DVD)

hassel — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:51:04 +0000

Food can lessen inflammation in body from stress. Ritual of coming together to make a meal lessens stress. Don’t have to be very strict about diet. Want health promotion, not disallowance. Meals can be good for soul, too. Food is about joy, love, family. Limit intake of saturated fat: red meat and dairy. Increase fish, vegetables, soy. Taste treats like curry. All relieve inflammation of stress. Use extra virgin olive oil or expeller pressed Canola oil. These oils improve heart health. Less frying, more steaming in food preparation. Cut away charred meat.

Duration : 0:3:28

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (Chapter 13 of DVD)

hassel — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:25:13 +0000

A complete system unto itself. Concerned with balance of Chi or Life Force. Under stress, chi is out of balance – deficiency of chi in one area, blockage of chi in another. Chinese medical practitioners diagnose by checking pulse: 3 different places, 2 different depths on either side. Each pulse is a different organ in the body. Patient sticks out tongue for doctor to check. Treatments: medical herbs, massage, diet, and acupuncture. Good research data show it helps with sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and pain.

Duration : 0:2:26

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