Question 1

what can a tennis and cricket player do to avoid injuries?

Accepted Answer

Several Things: The upper extremity is subject to repetitive microtrauma with racquet sports. The appropriate form and equipment is a good place to start.  Maintaining a good core keeps your base stable and puts your upper body in the right position. Upper extremity strengthening must include the scapula (shoulder blade) because it supports the entire extremity. Work with a tennis coach/trainer.

Question 2

dr.'s are telling me to be vegetarian. i'm having a hard time adjusting. is a baked/steamed potato w/veggies etc a day bad? it helps keep me full. ty!

Accepted Answer

A vegetarian diet : A vegetarian diet may not meet all of your nutritional needs. Depending upon your activities, digestion, supplementation and underlying illnesses you may want to rethink that choice.

Question 3

what a dose of spirulina powder or capsule for a 8+ year old child .child is a lawn tennis  player.

Accepted Answer

Spirulina: There is no research that spirulina is safe for individuals 18 years and younger. If doctor agrees it is safe doseage would be 3-5 tablets per day for child under 12 years.

Question 4

is safe to be vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Yes, a well-balanced vegetarian diet is safe and healthy as long as you get enough calories and exercise too.

Question 5

is good to be vegetarian ?

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If done properly: There are many  health benefits to being vegetarian, providing you approach it well educated.  Care must be taken to balance protein and vitamins.

Question 6

is leptorexin vegetarian product?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The product does appear to be primarily plant based. The ingredient list does not include any animal products directly. Limiting your diet by eating more vegetables and smaller portions will help you lose weight and may be more cost effective and fun than taking pills.

Question 7

body benefits of being a vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

Elusive: The moral benefits are obvious; anyone who's aware of the realities of today's factory farming will see this. A huge british study am j clin nutr in 2009 showed no measurable difference in any major health measure between vegs and omnivores; ped clin na 2009 showcased how easy it is to make your children sick on a vegetarian diet if you do not know exactly what you're doing. Your doctor can guide.

Question 8

is being vegetarian good for your organs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The human diet is naturally a plant-based diet. Some animal products like eggs are also highly beneficial. Saturated fats are even ok in moderation when derived from plants like coconut oil. Animal saturates are more inflammatory. So a diet of 80% and 20% animal is likely the best human diet. A vegetarian who eats eggs and dairy can acquire all the essential nutrients a human body needs.

Question 9

is there any benefits to being a vegetarian compared to not?

Accepted Answer

YES: One of the advantages vegetarianism is that eating fruits and vegetables tends to make the body more alkaline. Being alkaline helps the liver detox as it requires base to neutralize acids, which it primarily does at night . This is why checking first morning urine ph is the most critical as it shows much reserve is left over (if any). However, one may need a complete protein and B12 supplement.

Question 10

vegetarian recipes for infants?

Accepted Answer

Very simple: Infants don't need fancy recipes. The best strategy is to take organic vegetables such as squash, carrots, peas and sweet potatoes, cook them and then puree them. Mashed avocado is also a great early food. It is best to not introduce foods until about 6 months. For some recipes see http://wholesomebabyfood.Momtastic.Com/.

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