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Daily Tarot Reading 08162019
The Empress What should I know about today? The Empress suggests there is a need for compassion and understanding today. This could mean that there are people around you who are in need of your support and kindness or simply that you need to be kinder to yourself. When The Empress turns up it is often to remind us that taking time out to act in a considerate way is not a distraction from life but an important component of it.
By Shari Malin6 years ago in Longevity
The Journey Through Heart Failure
When I received a diagnosis of congestive heart failure two years ago, I did not know how to respond except to ask the cardiologist how long I would live. She sort of looked down, and then told me that if I had cancer that was as bad as my heart condition, she would advise me to put my affairs in order. News like that has a huge impact on anyone, but the truth is we are all going to die. We just don't know when. At least I have a vague idea of when and how.
By Denise Willis6 years ago in Longevity
Lull: The Mattress That Turned My Four Hours into Eight. Top Story - August 2019. Created with: Lull.
I know from personal experience that finding the mattress that gives you the perfect night’s sleep can be a foreboding task. As I was searching for a new bed, I was intimidated by the prospect of choosing from hundreds of different mattresses. Each one promised to give me the best shut-eye I’ve ever had and I wasn’t sure what was actually going to make a difference in my sleep. Luckily, I heard about the The Lull Mattress, and ever since my sleep has been completely transformed. I wish I knew months ago that all it would take to overcome my sleepless nights was a new mattress. I hope that my journey to getting a full night of sleep inspires you to do the same.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Longevity
The Surprising Science Behind Lull, the Mattress That Will Change the Way You Sleep. Top Story - August 2019. Created with: Lull.
There’s nothing better than crawling into bed at night and there’s no place in the world more comfortable than your own bed (especially in those moments just before you fall asleep). Unfortunately, those fleeting moments of comfort are not as universal as you’d think. According to Consumer Reports, 68 percent of Americans have trouble sleeping at least once a week and Americans spent $41 billion on sleep aids in 2015. From sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome to anxiety and stress, there are plenty of factors that can contribute to a lack of sleep. In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, lost sleep can never be recovered. The easiest factor to fix? Your sleep environment.
By Stephanie Gladwell6 years ago in Longevity
How Essential Oils Will Improve the Longevity of Your Health
Everyone is always complaining about getting older, but maybe it doesn’t have to be such a bad thing—if we start managing the longevity of our health now! If the side effects of “getting old” were less intense or didn’t even exist until later in life, we’d be able to enjoy our favorite hobbies and share them with grandkids, and hey, maybe even our great grandkids! None of us wants to become that stereotypical cartoon grandparent sitting on the sofa watching TV, or rather snoring with the TV on in the background, while our family is out having a good time—only visiting us when something happens. It’s time to take control of your life by creating a truly healthy lifestyle in a cost effective and easy way.
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Longevity
When I Grow Up
For the most part I have enjoyed growing older. The older I get, the older "old" is. When I was a teen, 30 seemed old, 40 was decrepit, and 50... well, 50 was on the brink of death. Now that I'm in the fifth decade of my life, 75 seems "old."
By Stacie Shonkwiler6 years ago in Longevity
How to Prevent Skin Cancer
More than 2,000 people die of skin cancer in Australia every year. It’s an extremely serious condition that needs to be treated as carefully as possible. Luckily, when detected early, most types of skin cancers are curable. But obviously, it’s a much better idea to do everything you can to ensure you don’t develop it. But how exactly do you prevent skin cancer? Here are five tips you should be aware of.
By Marie Nieves6 years ago in Longevity
First Edition
Getting to Know Me Hey Baddies. My name is Antoinette Watkins, I’m a college student, in Miami, Florida. Living with and managing Type One Diabetes, along with figuring out how to navigate into adulthood. Consistently striving to be confident in myself and my own beauty, while dealing with all the normal college girl stresses such as “Is this outfit cute?”; “What am I going to eat for dinner?”; and “Did I turn my research paper in?”.
By Antoinette Watkins6 years ago in Longevity
Daily Tarot Reading 08152019
Queen of Wands What should I know about today? The Queen of Wands in this position suggests you may be feeling blocked today. This may be making you unable to feel the joy of living. Perhaps you feel you are 'going through the motions' and wondering when you will feel alive again. You may also be feeling 'dark' inside—but this does not mean the light is not there. It is just dimmed, so trust it will brighten again.
By Shari Malin6 years ago in Longevity
Try Fasted Cardio
So what is this new workout hype and does fasted cardio work? Put simply, fasted cardio is any heart rate increasing exercise that is undertaken on an empty stomach. It is most often done in the morning, before breakfast and when your body is in a naturally fasted state. The theory behind this (backed by scientific studies, of course) is that when doing cardio, your body searches for fuel; and when doing so on an empty stomach, your body doesn't just burn the energy from your last meal (as it would if you had recently eaten), but must instead burn fat from your fat stores in order to sustain energy. For more details on fasted cardio benefits, click here.
By Tom Sharp6 years ago in Longevity
Daily Tarot Reading 08142019
Seven of Cups What should I know about today? The Seven of Cups in this position suggests you may be experiencing a period of indulgence today. You may, for instance, be letting go of some structure and rules in your life. This may be something you need to do in order to redress an imbalance following a period of hard work. It may, however, be causing a degree of chaos in your life—for example, if you are neglecting some responsibilities or letting someone down. There is probably no need to be concerned if your indulgences aren't habitual. However, if you often find yourself drawn to reckless behavior which makes your life feel out of control or causes you problems, you may need to address this and any underlying issues which might be causing it.
By Shari Malin6 years ago in Longevity
Daily Tarot Reading 08132019
King of Swords What should I know about today? The King of Swords in this position suggests you may be experiencing a situation which calls for clear thinking and/or decisiveness today. Perhaps this is a time to show leadership in your life—to step up to the plate and gain greater control over your destiny. You will find that decisions you make after thinking things through clearly will be more effective than those taken by gut instinct or feeling alone; or by following others' or 'common sense' advice.
By Shari Malin6 years ago in Longevity