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Plant-Based Diet: How It Affects Health, Sarah Marsland
Plant-Based Diet: How It Affects Health, Sarah Marsland
Senior Honors Projects
This research project aims to investigate the relationship between plant-based dieting and overall health, specifically the prevention and reversal of chronic disease. Two subjects committed to eating a plant-based diet comprised of primarily vegetables, fruits, whole grains and non-processed foods for six weeks. Before beginning, they were asked about their current health status, including a complete health history, and their knowledge of plant-based eating. Throughout the research period, the subjects shared what they were eating, challenges they faced, and any benefits they noticed. Upon completion of the diet, they answered questions about their experience. With this information, the researcher was …
The Art Of Jin Shin Jyutsu, Kaitlyn Willis
The Art Of Jin Shin Jyutsu, Kaitlyn Willis
Senior Honors Projects
There are many times a day that I find myself feeling worried, anxious, or fearful. With these discomforts building, I find that each month I am getting more headaches, stomach aches, and even neck/back pain. In an attempt to find relief for my pain and discomfort, I find myself reaching for some type of medication, only to find they have moderate effects. For my honors project, I sought to find a noninvasive, alternative form of treatment in order to help relieve illness, tension, or discomfort. I found a Japanese, integrative therapy that is complementary with the already well-known Western medicine. …