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Dr. Mirkin: Baking soda may help exercisers

Posted July 1, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her News

Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is used as a medication to neutralize stomach acid in ulcer patients and as a home remedy for stomach distress. Now researchers in Greece have shown that it may neutralize the acid in muscles during intense exercise…

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Book Review: “Thrive” by Ironman Triathlete (and vegan) Brendan Brazier

Posted May 23, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Motivation, Books, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Vegetarianism, Special Features, HAL Reviews

Ironman triathlon champion, overall elite athlete ... and vegan? Anyone who still thinks a vegan lifestyle can’t support intense athletic training hasn’t met Brendan Brazier. A professional athlete who consistently places at the top in international Ironman triathlon events, Brazier is a…

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