MILK...To Drink Or Not To Drink by Brent Bateman

MILK … to drink, or not to drink?  is an objective, in-depth, and up-to-date review of the full spectrum of pros and cons.

The author leads his discussion through the ‘good’, the ‘bad’, and the ‘ugly’. Although this approach may seem inappropriate, given the seriousness of the subject, it comfortably describes the range of information and the various points of view regarding this highly controversial question.

The question of whether or not we should drink cow’s milk is examined from a fresh perspective … a fresh perspective made possible by, first, newly available nutrient data, and second, by recent research which reveals strong links with disease conditions.

About the Author

The author is unique in his perspective and credentials. Brent has been immersed in ‘nutrition’ in one way or another throughout his life, and has experienced the subject from a spectrum of perspectives.  

His early years ‘growing up in his mother’s health food store’ and his skepticism of much of that indoctrination thrust him on a life-long quest to seek objective and unbiased knowledge about nutrition. 

He went on to earn a BSc in human nutrition at the University of Hawaii and later a MSc in international nutrition from the prestigious Institute of Nutrition at Mahidol University in Thailand.  

The author is therefore a genuine nutritionist, with the rare credential of not only completing a full and rigorous university training at both the bachelors and masters level, but has also been immersed in the ‘other’ world of health foods and alternative medicine, plus has lived and studied extensively in an international setting. Brent now lives in picturesque Sangkhlaburi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand. He is busy with a business and various projects, but finds time to write, and to study indigenous plants and herbs and traditional Thai medicine. He hopes to continue writing about nutrition, and is looking forward to earning a PhD.The author can be contacted by email at brentbateman@hotmail.com Brent also has a website, URL www.milk-to-drink-or-not-to-drink.com.

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Is Reading on an eReader Bad for My Eyes?

That question was posed in the March issue of Real Simple magazine.  Considering the growing popularity of ebooks, it's a good question to ask.  The answer is quite interesting.  Note the explanation in Real Simple:

"Not in moderation," says Harvey Moscot, a New York City-based optometrist.  The article goes on to report: "If you spend a long period (more than two hours) staring at a screen - on an ereader, a smart phone, or a laptop - you could suffer from what is sometimes called computer vision syndrome (CVS), a repetitive-stress condition characterized by some uncomfortable side effects, including headaches, blurred vision, and eyestrain."

To prevent CVS, some ereaders use electronic ink, which has sharply defined type and is easy on the eyes.  Reading on electronic ink devices most closely resemble reading on paper.  Our eyes tolerate reading on paper the best.  Other ereaders have a backlit LCD screen, similar to a computer monitor.  Even though these devices emit their own light, it is suggested that you use a lamp.  A stark contrast between the screen and your surroundings is hard on the eyes.  Moscot also suggests taking short breaks.  He recommends the 20-20-20 rule - after 20 minutes of reading, focus on an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

eBooks & eReaders

The word "eBook" barely existed over a decade ago.  Now it is part of our common vernacular.  eBooks have actually been around for quite some time on the internet.  Early eBooks were generally written for specialty areas such as technical manuals.  They were originally intended to be shared among small groups.  I remember those days.  I used to work for an IT company and I had the privilege of writing a few technical manuals.  Times have changed.  Major publishing companies began to take notice of the eBook movement around 2001.  Over the past ten years, eBooks have become increasingly popular.  This month, The New York Times began including eBooks on the Best Sellers list.  A Google search of the term "eBook" generated over 193 million results.  I don't think that anyone could have predicted how vast the eBook market would become.

Because of the popularity of eBooks, special eReaders hit the market.  The most popular seem to be Amazon's Kindle and the Nook by Barnes & Noble.  In July 2010, Amazon reported that eBook sales for the Kindle surpassed sales of hardcover books.  Some think that paper books are going to become a thing of the past.  I'm not convinced of that.  I still prefer to have a real book in my hand with pages that I can physically turn.  I think that there are pros and cons to using eReaders.  I can see the benefit in some circumstances, but not all.  I've read my share of eBooks on my laptop.  I don't currently own an eReader.  However, I plan to purchase an iPad in the near future and I look forward to reading books and magazines on it.

People often ask me how the eBook market has affected my business.  So far, it has not had a negative impact.  However, I see the importance of keeping up with the times.  I firmly believe - "if you can't be 'em, join 'em."  I expect eBooks to continue to increase in popularity, so I intend to get my slice of the eBook pie in the future.