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How to Survive a Cancer Diagnosis
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Desmond Tutu Nearly six years ago, I saw a lump in my chest while undressing in front of my bedroom mirror. You might wonder how one actually sees a lump, as opposed to finding it manually.
By Sherry McGuinn5 years ago in Longevity
A Day In My Life With Brain Fog
Waking Up I woke up at 12:30 PM (okay, I really woke up at 7 AM because my cat woke me up. I spent three hours playing with her then fell back asleep) and headed upstairs. I made coffee and while I put my sugar in it, I lost count of how many spoonfuls I'd done. I thought I'd done two, so I put another in. It turned out I'd already done three so I ended up with a too-sweet cup of coffee.
By Robin Owens5 years ago in Longevity
A Miracle In A Bottle
Antioxidants Fight The Signs Of Premature Aging We all hate to see the visible signs of aging appear on our skin. Fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots are not welcome. It seems we all want to look younger than our chronological age. The search for the fountain of youth is not a new idea. Medical research has been pursuing that goal for decades. Today, however, recent advances in medical data focused on the effect of antioxidants on skin tissue, offer new and exciting options in anti-aging skincare.
By Marlene Affeld5 years ago in Longevity
Cysteine-Rich Foods Increase Health And Vitality
By: Marlene Affeld It's sound advice; eat more cysteine-rich foods. You view the ads and hear the buzzwords; L-Cysteine, Cysteine, Cys, or C are common names bantered around the water cooler at the office. Magazine articles about the health benefits of the critical amino acid tout the many health and physical fitness magazines and websites.
By Marlene Affeld5 years ago in Longevity
Wild Yoga is now popping up thanks to new app for yogis
The yoga world looks undoubtedly different nowadays. With most studios still operating on a Zoom-only basis, global yogis are having to look for different ways to keep their practice engaging & inspiring. Luckily, modern tech can lend a helping hand.
By Sierra Vandervort 5 years ago in Longevity
Sacred Sage - A Medicine Of Protection
By: Marlene Affeld Traced back to the beginning of recorded time, sacred sage’s healing power has benefited many different cultures including the Native North and South American tribes who used the healing herb to treat headaches, snakebites, sickness, sores, and sadness. Cleansing and cathartic, white sage is also used for the sanctification of sacred articles in advance of prayers and other cultural and religious rituals.
By Marlene Affeld5 years ago in Longevity
Free Reading #10 for 2021 Mirror Dragon Tarot
Each week when I do these readings I set up my reading space with black fabric (for the photo, mostly but it also allows for and smooth, calm space to focus on the cards) make sure I have undisturbed quiet time; dogs are out, husband is at work/play/store/whatever, phone is off, etc… I begin with a quick grounding meditation and settle into a centered peace to ask for guidance in choosing the cards which will be most appropriate for the week ahead. I shuffle the cards with my intent in mind and spread them in a dealer’s “ribbon spread”. Then with eyes closed, I ask for the Center card, the West card and finally, the East card, reaching out to the spread, touching the cards and choosing the one that feels most fully under my finger tip, then sliding them into their positions. Before opening my eyes I return to a calm, centered state and do my best to sense whether the three cards I’ve chosen are the most fitting for the highest and best for all involved. Only then do I turn them face up and photograph them for the reading. There are times when I see the three cards before me and groan or breathe a sigh of relief but I always use the cards I’ve selected ”blindly”.
By Victoria LaPointe5 years ago in Longevity
“Stay Safe” During the Pandemic
I’m just 1 person who wants everyone to stay safe. In fact, those are usually the last words I say as I sign off of a Zoom call. What I really mean is “now that I’ve spent time with you online, I want to be able to see you again in the future!” Everybody has a different opinion of what staying safe means to them in this time. Additionally, different regions, states, and countries have certain mandates that must be followed. I can’t keep everyone well physically and mentally, but I can hope that they’ll do their part to keep themselves and those around them safe.
By Kate McDevitt5 years ago in Longevity
Coffee Has A Lot Of Advantages
The sound of coffee brewing first thing in the morning, filling your kitchen with the essence of joy to get you started for the day. With approximately 150 million coffee drinkers out there, this delicious, hot beverage also offers a variety of great benefits to all who consume its flavorsome goodness. Let’s take a look at all the great advantages this popular morning beverage has to offer.
By Tabitha Easley5 years ago in Longevity
My 3 Favorite Ways To Manage My Mindset
Mindset is something you normally hear in entrepreneurial or self-help circles. That's unfortunate. Mindset is important in all our day-to-day lives. Mindset governs everything we do, say, think, believe, and every decision we make from the time we wake up to the time we go to bed.
By Julie L Hodges5 years ago in Longevity
