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ve·ge·ta·rian - (vj-t‚r-n)
n. A person who does not eat meat or fish. They may however, eat eggs, cheese and other dairy products. Ethical vegetarians often avoid fur or leather.
ve·gan - (vgn, vjn)
n. A strict vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, such as honey, fur or leather.
a·him·sa- (-hms‰)
n. A Buddhist and Hindu doctrine expressing belief in the sacredness of all living creatures and urging the avoidance of harm and violence.
jai·gong slang. Cantonese for the word 'vegetarian' (useful to know in a chinese restaurant).
Special Lecture by Kiki Powers, M.S., “Anti-Oxidants, Cancer, and Aging” followed by a Free Anti-Oxidant Screening Saturday, December 17 at 10:30 a.m. Location: IOA. Kiki Powers, Director of Natural Health Solutions, writer for SFVS Newsletter, and popular speaker at World Vegetarian Day 2005 will present latest information on the role of anti-oxidants in protecting the body from cancer, heart disease, other degenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, and pre-mature aging.
Following the lecture, she will give free individual anti-oxidant screenings using the Pharmanex BioPhotonic Scanner that measures your carotenoid anti-oxidant level by a non-invasive, low-energy laser scanning of the palm of your hand. Those receiving this complimentary test ($25) value will also be given recommendations on how to improve their nutritional profile, resulting in overall health, wellness, and longevity. Kiki also does diet and health counseling and can be reached by telephone 408-226-3223; e-mail kiki@aboutnhs.com; or website www.aboutnhs.com.
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