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Reason First: Dr. Sebi's Blind Alley
Medical professionals considered Dr. Sebi a phony and a fake. He allegedly told people that AIDS did not arise from HIV. Allegedly, he cured forms of cancer and became a healer to those yearning to be freed from a given malady.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Longevity
Humans Walk for Pleasure, Do Animals?
Movement is a living desire, need, and thrill. Travel is a curiosity, excitement, and learning. What did I think I'd get from my Moroccan adventure? Time to think: an understanding of my own endurance, my aspirations to be a better human fulfilled, to see new cultures and meet new people. We become familiar with the routine and protocol of adventure. Yet the essence of the inside remains. Ego can grow. Insecurity can flow. Did I get what I wanted to know? The idea of being human is perhaps just an idea, an idea that continuously elaborates and builds. Does it really take us closer to God? For that matter is God just an idea too. So what is it all for? Living and moving feels good, but why? Maybe we shall never know, until we pass beyond. Maybe we won't care what really went on during our human lives. You may think a person limited for not seeing the world, but how do we know we are right? Some people travel deeper in their own minds than they do on land. We are surrounded by space, but what makes it special over there or right here? Is it the ego? Is it the desire to be seen as great. Thinking we become wiser by seeing a new point of view or way of life can perhaps make us know less. Why do I want to know? Do I feel inferior? Do I feel? Do I need meaning? I've been to so many places and come back the same man. People die young and never get the opportunity. Does that make them any less? I would say no! Therefore exterior achievements do not matter in the scheme of existence. Read and decipher and let it all go. Return and carry on with the world we have created together.
By Guy Gibbs7 years ago in Longevity
How to Stay in Shape When Change Happens
Life offers a lot of different changes, and how, or when, you exercise may not always look the same. This can be challenging, because you may stop exercising all together, and start to live a sedative lifestyle. If you don’t want this to happen to you, there are certain things that you can do to keep active, no matter what is going on in your life.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Influences of Dental Health
The first thing people see when first meeting another is their smile. In a way, it is a first impression. Brushing one’s teeth may seem like a minor task in their day, however many are unaware of its benefits beyond fresh smelling breath. It is important to keep your mouth healthy. Many do not realize this importance. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums can be tedious, but the outcome is definitely worth it. Aside from preventing bad breath, gum disease, and tooth decay, it can influence the body and mind in many ways. It can be good for one’s self-image as well. Dental health can create good habits, benefit overall health and even boost confidence.
By Airika Lewis7 years ago in Longevity
Seriously, Do Your Physical Therapy Exercises
When you get hurt and need to see a physical therapist, take it seriously. Seriously. I tore a ligament in my knee when I was 14 playing water polo, and was assigned to a physical therapist for months. Being an edgy teen, lying on my back for 15 minutes a day, and learning to re-bend my knee joint was just too much (insert melodramatic expression here). It’s been almost ten years, and my knee is still giving me trouble, as a result of my ignorance and laziness back then.
By Ashlyn Lipori-Russie7 years ago in Longevity
My Fitness Journey
Y’all, this is me. I can’t believe I ever got that unhealthy. I don’t like the word fat, but it’s fairly accurate. After having our first son, I stopped working out almost entirely. Being active duty military, I still had to meet certain requirements. I still met them, but I didn’t exceed them by any means. Once I hit this low point, (left photo) I decided it was time to get healthy. However, I didn’t know what my goal was. My inspiration came from my oldest son, who firmly believes that I am Captain America. I decided I wanted to cosplay the star spangled man with the plan, but I didn’t want to be one of the chubby heroes at Comic-Con. I wanted to be the type of guy that my son could still believe in. So, I started out rough. I have free access to a gym on base, but I figured if I’m paying for it I’m more likely to use it. So I got my planet fitness membership. It was slow going at first. I was barely able to bench 90 pounds. I couldn’t curl more than like 20 pounds. I was out of shape and not anywhere close.
By Kyle Taylor7 years ago in Longevity
Manuka Honey: The Bacteria Killer
The word is out and honey is in! For centuries, honey has been used around the world for its medicinal healing properties that assist the body both inside and out. For example, when struggling with allergies, you can eat a honey that is locally produced in the area you live in; therefore acclimating the sinuses to the pollen it is fighting against. But what about a honey that is produced in another country half way around the world? What sort of benefits could one expect to have from such a far off honey? The answer may surprise you.
By Monica Wright7 years ago in Longevity
Random Act of Kindness
Random Act of Kindness My glucometer broke. It broke the Thursday before my birthday. I knew it wasn’t the battery. I knew I had to replace the whole thing. As soon as I put the test strip in and saw an abnormally high number, I knew I had to check it again. After having breakfast, and taking my medication, an hour later, I checked my glucose again. I got an even higher number the second time. I knew at that point, that my glucometer had broken.
By Maria Ayala7 years ago in Longevity
What Could Be Causing Your Infertility?
Infertility is a heartbreaking issue that many couples face everyday all over the globe. There is no pain that can compare to the inability to conceive a child. When your heart is set on expanding your family with someone that you love, the recurring negative pregnancy test can be soul crushing. There are multiple issues that can be causing a couple’s infertility. Thankfully, science has helped many women on their path to motherhood. One of the first steps in battling your infertility is to figure out what is causing it.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Easily Bored? This Is What You Should Focus on While Jogging
No matter how motivated you are, and how determined you are to make running an integral part of your life, you’re going to become bored with your regular run. Jogging down the same road, passing the same sights, and perhaps even listening to the same music can get tiring after a while. You may think it won’t when you first start out, but try keeping the momentum going for months or years. Anyone would struggle with that.
By Sofia Alves7 years ago in Longevity
Quick Posture Guide to Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Firstly, let’s start with the basics. Our bodies are designed to move. If you aren’t moving, then it is not going to perform as it should. When we sit for long periods of time, or stand still for too long, this can cause the body to seize up and create pain. You may have felt this feeling, maybe at work, watching your favourite sports team, or even when you wake up in the morning.
By Tasha Roks7 years ago in Longevity
If We Listen to Our Body, It Will Tell Us the Unexpected
As strange as it may sound when something terrible happens, or whatever rejection we get, that small little crack inside our body 'hurts' in that place that we didn't even realise we had. And I am not talking about death, whom sorrow belongs to the cycle of life, but the common everyday roadblocks, such as discouraging moments, disillusions, unrequited love, just to name a few.
By Letizia De Luca7 years ago in Longevity