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Healing in LA, in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Los Angeles is so special to me. You have the mountains and the hills, the ocean, cafes, the limelight of Hollywood, the history of freedom and equality, in particular, California was the first state to adopt rights for the disabled and I have to say, in Los Angeles, I feel the most at home and the most free. I know these feelings stem far beyond this lifetime, because from the moment I landed in Los Angeles for the very first time, I felt at home. As a person with a degree in theater design and creative writing, and experience in film editing of course LA has the Hollywood appeal but my love for the city, far exceeds those highlights.
By Melissa Hevenor The Psychic In Your Pocket7 years ago in Longevity
How Yoga Changed My Life
I couldn’t breathe when I was fourteen years old, on my way to my Honors Biology class. I woke up in the cafeteria, with my then boyfriend peering over me. Discovering that I suffered from panic attacks which were so bad that they made me faint felt like it caused a huge change in my life, because I quickly realized that I never wanted to feel that way again. It felt like another thing to add to my seemingly ever-growing laundry list of personal problems, like it was the whipped cream on top of my sundae of cycling insomnia and clinical depression.
By Onyx Ocean7 years ago in Longevity
Motivating Yourself to Lose Weight
Fitness is one of the hugest industries, as almost everyone seems to be aiming at their ideal image of health. Through many weight loss trends and diet fads, many people can attest to having a hard time finding what really works. The truth is, there is no magic weight loss pill, and there are no shortcuts when it comes to shedding those pounds. You will have to do the work if you want to see long lasting and healthy results. All of this will demand consistency, discipline, and perseverance. Above all, you must be able to motivate yourself to lose weight. Once you are motivated, you have a source to draw from on those days when you're not really feeling it.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Longevity
How to Stay Organized as a Personal Trainer
There is a new wave of fitness and health hitting the United States of America. Our media and culture value thin torsos, strong legs, and chins with only one chin. Healthy fast food options have become more readily available in recent years, and plenty of companies will deliver ready-to-make healthy dinners right to your doorstep. There have never been so many healthy options during the last few decades. This is great for personal trainers and those who work in the health and fitness industry.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Traveling and Yoga
The benefits of Yoga are endless, but one of its best qualities is that you can practice it virtually anywhere you are. You need very little to practice basic yoga postures, and in fact when you are traveling, something as simple as a forward fold can be a game changer for a stiff back and neck.
By Kimi Rae7 years ago in Longevity
Type One Diabetes Is a Major Challenge
On April 19, I will celebrate my 14-year diaversary. Not many people know what a diaversary is—it’s a “diabetic anniversary”—since only about nine percent of Americans have diabetes. I am one of those people.
By Katie7 years ago in Longevity
Walking in the Weather
One great option you can consider—which gets you outside for hours but isn’t expensive or extremely physically demanding—is walking. And I don’t just mean to the pub and back, I mean proper rambles and scenic views. So what can you do to have some truly great walks? Well here are just a few tips.
By Craig House7 years ago in Longevity
I Had a Stroke
On Sunday, June 23 at 11:04 AM, I walked into the toddler room at my church. At 11:05 AM, I began to feel the effects. My wife was outside of the room on the playground, trying to dry up some of the water on the playground. I reached for the paper towels by the sink in the nursery in order to assist. I immediately felt a little "off." Something wasn't quite right. I made it to the playground and began wiping out the sinks of the playground kitchen, and my hand felt weak and unresponsive. I remember telling my wife, "My hand wasn't working right."
By Mark Lewis7 years ago in Longevity
7 Ways to Overcome the Chronic Pain Blues
The past week has been a bit low for me. I still can't figure out what the trigger was, but I am thankful I am no longer in that depressed state of mind. I know chronic pain can lead to depression, especially during a flare-up or new diagnosis, but neither of those things was going on with me and yet I was having a rough time just doing my typical day to day routine. I was having an attitude of "why bother," "what difference does it make anyway." That type of mentality is not like me at all. I am usually very positive, look at the bright side, everything happens for a reason, kind of person. Not this past week—this past week, I was the exact opposite. Here's what I think triggered it, and what I learned to turn everything back to positive and productive.
By Mai Chai7 years ago in Longevity
Why Earthing?
Ok, maybe earthing won't become your BEST friend, but it is certainly a FWB type of situation. And summer is the perfect time to begin this relationship. If you're like me, it will turn in to a fulfilling, long-term relationship!
By Megan Kennedy7 years ago in Longevity
Go Beyond Fitness to Lose Weight
"You can't outrun a bad diet." That is one of many sayings that has become a mantra in response to questions on how to lose weight, and yet many people continue to struggle with finding a way to lose weight successfully. The general answer for the rather generic question is that you must eat less and move more in order to shed the pounds, but there are more specific methods that can help. Breaking things down, first there is the move more (fitness), then there is the eat less, and finally, for some there are medical options to help in order to reach the final end goal of reaching a healthy body mass
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in Longevity
Life With a Chronic Illness Often Means a Life With FOMO
If you are anything like me, fast approaching 40, then keeping up with these latest acronyms is an ongoing battle to understand what my pre-teen is talking about! FOMO is ‘the fear of missing out’ if you were wondering. An old university friend had to explain this to me—I found it a particularly interesting one though, as it is very relevant to my life with a chronic illness. The fear of missing out is very real, and consumes my thoughts on a daily basis.
By Katy Mann7 years ago in Longevity