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Healing at an Artisan Fair
10-ish years ago, I suffered a triad of athletic injuries. First, I tore all the ligaments in my shoulder during a tennis forehand. Second, I tore all the ligaments in my ankle during a tennis dash to the deep far right of the court. And a year later, I tore my hamstring while doing the splits in yoga. No irony there.
By Leigh Macfarlane6 years ago in Longevity
Mirror Dragon Tarot (Part 10)
Reading for 10-28 thru 11-3-19 This week we have two Major Arcana cards and how perfect is it that we get the dancing skeleton of Death at the center of the week of All Hallows Eve? The focus and energy for the week will likely be on discovering things in our lives that no longer serve us, casting away burdens that we’ve carried for too long and manifesting our desires.
By Victoria LaPointe6 years ago in Longevity
Anti-Aging Advice from an Older Woman for Younger Women
Most people care about how they look today, but are we going too far with how much money we are spending on our appearance? Is vanity taking over our wallets?
By Susan McCord6 years ago in Longevity
Bulking & Cutting
If you’re trying to build muscle and lose fat, there’s a good chance that you’ve come across two terms—“bulking” and “cutting.” These two terms refer to two different phases of improving your physique. Bulking is the term that refers to consuming a large number of calories while training hard at the gym. Cutting is the process of cutting calories (particularly carbs) while continuing to train just as hard.
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Longevity
When Your Man Lets Himself Go
Ok, I’ll be the first to confess, wearing heels is the first thing I ditch once I’m past the “trying to be impress” stage. I celebrate coupledom by opting for comfy flats and return to stilettos only when and if absolutely necessary.
By Miss Charlotte6 years ago in Longevity
What Are We Left With?
I was asked a question recently that was very deep and thought-provoking. A friend asked me if I had to choose between an old age spent losing my physical abilities but keeping my mental faculties, or an old age spent losing my mental faculties and keeping my physical abilities—Which one would I choose? The question gave me pause because I normally do not focus a lot on my impending aging, but it’s natural to think of what life will be like once you are an elderly person. My friend did not hesitate to say that he would choose having his physical abilities intact since he is a very active person and enjoys running, hiking, and exercising at the gym.
By Ben W6 years ago in Longevity
Introducing the New Podcast!
I have exciting news! I am announcing a new podcast that I am hosting and introducing. The new podcast that I have created is called The Mage’s Circle. If you would like to listen to the podcast you can definitely find me on Spotify. This is going to be more for people who are baby spiritualists, or people who are interested in spiritual concepts but don’t know who to go to to have them explain. People who are not magical but are curious in spirituality are, what I like to call, “no mag," the popular term coined by J. K. Rowling‘s famous novels of the Fantastic Beasts Series, where basically it’s people who are not healers, not spiritual, but are interested in spiritual concepts, but have no interest in practicing them, but want to learn more.
By [email protected]6 years ago in Longevity
Eye-Eating Parasite Causes Blindness in Contact Lens Wearers
If James Bond was visually impaired, any glasses wearer would naturally assume that his most treasured piece of equipment would have to be his contact lenses. They are brilliant, after all. Say goodbye to boxy frames on our faces and the need for windscreen wipers in the rain—contact lenses are sleek and subtle and they are here to save the day! Or so we thought... Recently, stories have emerged which warn against a rare eye infection called 'Acanthamoeba Keratitis', most often associated with contact lens wearers. With millions of people wearing contact lenses every day, it is important that we take a closer look at the risks involved before we tear off our glasses with reckless abandon and yell 'good riddance!'
By Isla Weir6 years ago in Longevity
How to Track Your Basal Body Temperature (BBT)?
The very first mercury thermometer was invented by Dutch scientist in 1714, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit. His invention paved the way for an easier and much more reliable method for measuring body temperature. With scientific advancements in health products, thermometers are now an essential accessory for any household, or for a couple trying to conceive a child.
By Jenny Clarke6 years ago in Longevity
Which Supplements Are Recommended to Use When Working Out?
Leading an active lifestyle is one of the preconditions of high-quality life, but what is also important is following a healthy, balanced diet that provides all the nutrients the body needs. For all those who are serious about devoting their time to fitness, it's clear that training is very important but it's the proper nutrition that is the key and that can sometimes be hard to achieve.
By Isla Wright6 years ago in Longevity
Finally! Here's Relief from Stress by Playing Axe Throwing
Stress. The word itself feels so stressful. Now and then it keeps creeping in a person and stays for days, weeks, or sometimes for months as well. Contagious and induced by multiple reasons, stress can wreak chaos in your life and affect your loved ones. Stress triggers an annoying pain in shoulders, neck, head, and back that never seems to end. Meditation can help, but not everyone has the patience to do so. The time for a healing massage or the cash to get mental treatment may not be a resource for everyone.
By Hallie Halston6 years ago in Longevity
Be the Biggest Loser
Weight loss can be a difficult subject for many people. One of the biggest problems that people have when it comes to weight loss is viewing food as the enemy. Food is necessary. No matter your weight, you need food to survive. Losing weight can be a stressor for many, but here are some easy choices that can improve your relationship with food and help you lose weight.
By Olivia Picton6 years ago in Longevity