PULSE.Byline: Mariko Thompson DIET HAIKU haiku (hī`k  ), an unrhymed Japanese poem recording the essence of a moment keenly perceived, in which nature is linked to human nature. : Weight loss is such a serious subject. Who couldn't use some humorous haiku on the journey to thin-topia? In ``The Sound of One Thigh Clapping'' (Workman; $10.95), Meredith Clair takes poetic license poetic licensen. The liberty taken by an artist or a writer in deviating from conventional form or fact to achieve a desired effect. Noun 1. with all matters related to weight loss, including Weight Watchers points, high-protein diets and low-fat snacks. On the daily temptations that beset dieters, she writes: ``In the checkout line/ I hear the chocolate bars/ calling to me. Yes!'' and ``Lose inches with lard!/ Fight fat with peanut butter!/ The alarm clock sounds.'' At 17 syllables each, these poems are slender - but no less satisfying. EARLY PUBERTY early puberty Pediatrics The development of signs of sexual maturity before age 8 in ♀ and before age 9 in ♂; some children have changes as early as age 3 or 4; in general there is no identifiable cause in ♀; half of ♂ have underlying : Why are girls hitting puberty earlier than in the past - and when is it cause for concern? The issue of early puberty has been in the headlines in recent years. Dr. Paul Kaplowitz, a pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. endocrinologist, reviews the controversies and the scientific research in ``Early Puberty in Girls'' (Ballantine Books; $13.95). He explains how we know whether puberty is starting too early or progressing too quickly. He also explores what we know about possible causes, including environmental contaminants and obesity. Parents should find the book both comprehensive and reassuring. HEALTHY COMBO: The world of conventional medicine can seem too impersonal and too reliant on technology. But the world of alternative medicine can seem risky and full of unsubstantiated hype. To bridge the gap, Dr. Larry Altshuler provides treatment plans combining the best of both worlds in ``Balanced Healing'' (Harbor Press; $17.95). Board certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. in internal medicine and head of the Balanced Healing Medical Center in Oklahoma City Oklahoma City (1990 pop. 444,719), state capital, and seat of Oklahoma co., central Okla., on the North Canadian River; inc. 1890. The state's largest city, it is an important livestock market, a wholesale, distribution, industrial, and financial center, and a farm , Altshuler tackles common ailments from acne to varicose veins Varicose Veins Definition Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, elongated superficial veins that are usually seen in the legs. Description . The book also contains an appendix that reviews alternative therapies, telling readers which ones have some basis in scientific research and which are based on nothing more than tradition. FULL DISCLOSURE: Boston Market Boston Market (known before 1995 as Boston Chicken), headquartered in Golden, Colorado, is a chain of American fast-food restaurants. Founded in December 1985 in Newton, Massachusetts, the chain grew rapidly in the early and mid-1990s, filed bankruptcy in the late 1990s, and takes the guesswork out of ordering by providing the nutritional content for certain menu combinations. ``Boston Market's Wellness Guide,'' on display at the counter, suggests menu choices for people looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. low-fat, carb-controlled and vegetarian options. The guide also provides information on the numbers of produce servings for those tracking their fruit and vegetable intake. Under low-fat options, the rotisserie turkey with hot cinnamon apples and a steamed vegetable medley contains 450 calories with 6 grams of fat and 1 gram of saturated fat saturated fat, any solid fat that is an ester of glycerol and a saturated fatty acid. The molecules of a saturated fat have only single bonds between carbon atoms; if double bonds are present in the fatty acid portion of the molecule, the fat is said to be . For low-carb dieters, the sweet garlic rotisserie chicken, steamed vegetable medley and Caesar side salad without croutons logs 410 calories and 10 grams of carbohydrates. Complete nutritional breakdowns for individual items are available online at www.bostonmarket.com (click the ``food'' tab and then ``nutrition.'') Registered dietitians have been clamoring for restaurants to make nutritional information available to the public for years. The wellness guide is a strong start. NEW-AGE EDUCATION: Actress and yoga instructor Mariel Hemingway will serve as one of the keynote speakers at the Conscious Life Conference and Exposition, to be held Friday through Sunday at the Los Angeles Airport Hilton, 5711 W. Century Blvd. Drawing on her experiences with yoga, Hemingway will speak on ``Finding My Balance'' at 10 a.m. Sunday. Prices for conference ticket packages vary. Visit www.conscious-life.com for more information. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1) no caption (book: ``The Sound of One Thigh Clapping'') (2) no caption (book: ``Early Puberty in Girls'') (3) no caption (book: ``Balanced Healing'') (4) no caption (``Boston Market's Wellness Guide'') |
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