Topic: Japan nuclear crisis

Bakesale for Japan: 5 Recipes to Help You Bake for a Cause

Worrying about how Japan’s nuclear crisis will affect your health is more likely to make your blood pressure skyrocket than save your life (incidentally, so is taking iodine salts to protect your thyroid from radiation exposure). But eating a little sugar to support earthquake and tsunami relief? That sounds a lot more productive, and probably even better for your health. That’s why we’re crazy about Bakesale for Japan, a national event organized by Samin Nosrat, a Bay Area chef, writer, teacher and yogi who’s bringing together hundreds of volunteer bakers to raise funds for the victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami. More »

Morning Links: 83-Year Old Japanese Woman Escaped Tsunami on Her Bike

Radioactive Milk – It turns out that going vegan to avoid radiation exposure may not be worth the trouble; you’d have to drink 58,000 glasses of radioactive milk to be in danger. (NPR Shots)

Tsunami Escape – Japan’s tsunami and nuclear disaster are depressing, but this story of an 83-year-old woman who escaped the Tsunami on her bike is awe-inspiring. (Vitamin G)

Flaxseed for Hot Flashes – The estrogen-like compounds in flaxseed could relieve symptoms of menopause, according to some. (New York Times) More »

Morning Links: Ecstasy-like Drugs Found in Epsom Salts

Is There Ecstasy in Your Bath Salts? – Epsom salts have been testing positive for ecstasy-like drugs that can cause severe physical and mental side effects; here’s the low-down on how to make sure yours help you relax. (ABC Denver, via FitSugar)

Women at Work – A new study of female professors at M.I.T. finds that while they’ve made progress in their careers, many now perceive them to have an unfair advantage. (New York Times)

The Latest on Radiation in Japan – Radiation data collected from near Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant don’t indicate an immediate health threat, say researchers. (NPR Shots) More »

Morning Links: Radiation Exposure and Iodine Scams

Work Out the Jitters – Studies show that exercise relieves anxiety in the short term, so if you’re on edge about your upcoming job interview or nervous for a big speech, head to the gym to work it out. (PsychCentral)

Ins & Outs of Radiation Exposure – The health risks of Japan’s nuclear disaster are minimal, say scientists, but many people are falling victim to iodine scams in efforts to protect themselves from radiation exposure. (NPR)

Unhealthy Hospitals – Surgery prep pads were recalled nationwide this week, owing to a bacterial contamination that can cause severe infection and meningitis in at-risk populations. (TheChart)

Guns N’ Roses Sample Sale – If you’re in the market for antique yoga paraphernalia, today’s your day: Slash is auctioning off his Tibetan yoga mats to benefit the Los Angeles Youth Network. (YogaDork) More »

Ann Coulter Says Radiation Exposure Could Prevent Cancer

Some of us consider it tacky to make light of Japan’s nuclear meltdown, but not Ann Coulter: The right wing pundit says the silver lining of Japan’s tragedy is that radiation is good for you. Coulter reassured audiences on Bill O’Reilly’s Fox show The O’Reilly Factor that, despite government warnings, radiation exposure could help prevent cancer. She elaborated on her health expertise in the latest column on her website: More »

Protect Yourself From Radiation Exposure By Going Vegan

Most articles about the health effects of Japan’s nuclear crisis have reassured us that there’s little, if any, risk of radioactive materials traveling from Japan to the U.S. But for those who still don’t feel great about the possibility of exposure, we found an interesting tip in a New York Times reader Q&A about Japan’s nuclear crisis: The best way to protect yourself from radiation exposure is to stop drinking milk and eating dairy. More »