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My Vegan Pregnancy
One of the first things every expectant mother encounters upon announcing she is pregnant is not the symptoms, the sickness, the tiredness, the emotional highs and lows, the overwhelming feeling of change or the excessive weight gain… Nope, the first thing every mother gains upon announcing she is pregnant is everyone else opinion and advice.
By Samantha Bentley7 years ago in Longevity
Naked Yoga
Gymnosophist is a term the ancient Greeks used to describe the “naked wise men” or the “naked philosophers” of India. Suffice to say, spiritual nudity has had a long tradition in India, as well as in yogic practice. In Sanskrit, the practice of nude yoga is called Nagna Yoga or Vivastra Yoga.
By Candace Elizabeth7 years ago in Longevity
Choosing Eyewear that's Right for You
Did you know that over 60 percent of adults and one in four children need some form of vision correction? That's significant, and it plays a large role in how we function in our daily lives. Many adults suffer from eye strain and headaches just trying to see road signs or their computer screens at work and home. Many children struggle to see the board at school, and lack in their work because they can't see properly. It is important to get an annual eye exam to check the health of your eyes. Your optometrist or ophthalmologist may say you need correction. Here are a few things you should know before selecting your eyewear.
By Stephanie Hunt7 years ago in Longevity
Hashimoto's Disease
Have you ever felt tired? Not normal tired, but really tired. As a kid, I had sooo much energy! I was always full of life and ready to party! But as I got older, like teenage age, I noticed how fast I felt myself declining. Nothing got me excited anymore. I wanted to sit on the couch and never get up again. I was having back pain and knee pain at 16-years-old! I was ready to give up! Everyone around me figured this was depression. I had been diagnosed with dysthymia (persistent depression) as a young child. My life has been far from perfect, so it seemed like a legitimate diagnosis for the lack of energy and pain. After seeing counselors for depression, I decided to see a medical doctor to see if anything medically was wrong with me. They did a standard blood test and everything came back normal. They did a vitamin deficiency test next.
By Courtney Elizabeth7 years ago in Longevity
Simple Sensuality
I have always found simple things can bring great joy. I fell in love with loofahs as a young girl around the same time I fell in love with french milled soap and silk. It wasn't one of those things I shared with others, it just was part of my self-care routine. However, this past year I shared my love of the loofah with my friend John. It was the beginning of a beautiful adventure.
By Nalda Parker7 years ago in Longevity
How Late Is Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot?
It’s well into November and signs of the flu are starting to pop up everywhere we look. Sneezing and coughing is starting to run rampant in the office, while headaches and waves of fatigue are on the rise at home. And those of us that have yet to visit the doctor to get a flu shot are thinking, “Is it too late?”
By Angela Fausone7 years ago in Longevity
The Power of Art as a Self-Healing Technique
Art; a totally unique process where you can immerse yourself into a creative and relaxing state, and express your thoughts and emotions in a visual way. Engaging in creating a piece of artwork (of any kind) fosters a sense of harmony and accomplishment, and is a healthy way of diverting all negative energies and emotions into something positive, creative, and therapeutic. In addition, what is produced at the end will be an original and unique piece created by you.
By Flower Violet7 years ago in Longevity
Health Issues Associated With Smoking And How To Prevent Them
Cigarette smoking accounts for more than 480,000 deaths annually in the United States. This is almost one in every five deaths. No wonder that smokers are interested in ways to reduce the health risks of this harmful habit. Unfortunately, most of them either don’t work or increase the chances of physical consequences.
By Patricia Sarkar7 years ago in Longevity
Drop Soda for Good
Soda, for some it's the carbonation for others it's the sweetness. Regardless, one thing all soda lovers can agree on is that it's increasingly difficult to stop drinking it once you've developed a habit of drinking it daily. In this article, we will discuss ways to finally kick your soda habit for good, as well as healthier alternatives to drinking other than soda that still taste good.
By Misha Alsleben7 years ago in Longevity
Stress Adding Weight?
One of the biggest problems we face, whether we are male or female, is our body image. They are constantly changing and adapting. At some point in our lives, probably many times throughout the days, we think about what we eat, or maybe we don’t think about it and we just eat to eat. We stress about looking good, being sexy, skinny, muscular or whatever you want. We try so many things in order to make our dream bodies a reality and the majority of the time we are still dissatisfied with the results and what we see in the mirror.
By Maya Juarez-Peña7 years ago in Longevity
