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Zen and the Art of Mindfulness at Work
What do some of the largest employers in America, the U.S. military, and ivy-league business schools have in common? MINDFULNESS. Big, forward-thinking organizations are leading the movement toward creating a society that is more focused, centered, and connected through the ancient practice of mindfulness.
By Tom Greene9 years ago in Longevity
Brighten Your Day by Doing These Amazing Things
I: Listen to music. Happiness is dance music. I know it's very tempting to listen to songs that match your mood but don't you think that is slightly masochistic? I always question why I am listening to a sad song like an idiot while crying. Just when I am sad, by the way, not when I am cheery like a cherry. Here are some recommendations in case you have no idea what to listen to. Some of these songs are in different languages, but the beat is to dance.
By Ivenuel Perdomo9 years ago in Longevity
Holy Crap I'm 40: Aerobic Edition
There are some amazing looking women in their 40s. How do they do it? I know that it is important to keep moving, which is ironic because it gets so much easier to hurt yourself as you age. If I bend down to carry the laundry basket upstairs, and I move the wrong way, I hear an unpleasant noise, and my back will be in spasm for the rest of the month. Same thing with exercise-it is important to keep doing it, but you have to be so careful not to hurt yourself. Such a double edge sword. But you really do feel better after a workout. Or just keep telling yourself that...
By Banji Ganchrow9 years ago in Longevity
I Bought the Sun for a Dollar
You’re probably familiar with the concept of six degrees of separation, whereby you and everyone on the planet can be connected through a chain of no more than five intermediaries. This small world theory has been considered for almost ninety years and like all theories it may not yet be proven. Still, connections, whether remote or in our faces may impact us more than we can ever realize.
By Gary Starta9 years ago in Longevity
Natural Remedies for a UTI
To use natural remedies for a UTI effectively, it is essential to understand what UTIs really are. Urinary tract infections are the most common form of bacterial infection. They are more common in women than among men and can range from mildly annoying to very painful. It is estimated that around 150 million people develop a urinary tract infection each year. UTIs are usually treated with a course or two of antibiotics, however recurrent usage of antibiotics can cause resistance and infections can reappear. Hence to cure and prevent UTIs, it is best to turn to nature and use the simple but efficient cures. You will be surprised by how natural remedies for UTIs will bring relief and help you get through a difficult time.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
Foods to Promote Brain Health
Brain health is often overlooked when people think about maintaining a healthy diet. Recently, the world has been on a hunt to discover superfoods that improve physical well-being; goji berries, avocados, and kale are some of the most well-known superfoods. The most popular diets often focus only on these superfoods and their effects on muscle generation and fat loss. However, very few people outside of the medical community realize that a healthy diet supplements brain health equally.
By James Porterson9 years ago in Longevity
Habits to Keep You Healthy and Balanced
Many of us have a difficult time balancing all of the responsibilities of life. We are pulled in several different directions and expected to be successful in every venture. The pressure that comes along with these things can cause you to be less productive because of the lack of balance. Compiled are a list of things you can do to maintain a healthy and balanced life.
By Mackenzie Lu9 years ago in Longevity
Free Anti-Age Remedy: Mind Over Matter
The reality of what you feel, see, and think are controlled by you…or rather your brain. Repeated thoughts tend to influence our perception. If we always keep feeding our brains with thoughts of getting older, than we may in fact start acting, feeling, and even looking that way!
By Debora de Carvalho9 years ago in Longevity
Health Benefits of Coconuts
If you are looking for natural ways to improve your well-being, chances are you know at least some of the health benefits of coconuts. This wonder fruit is making waves in the world of natural health because of the vast array of uses it has. In fact, almost every part of the coconut, including the “meat” of the fruit and the juice can be used to improve health. There is no doubt that awareness of the health benefits of coconuts will continue to grow as more people realize their potential.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
Samadhi - The 8th Limb of Yoga
According to 'The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali,' there is a gradation of Samadhi (translated as equanimity). The subtleties of this final limb of yoga can only be understood when we begin to train the mind to focus through our meditation. Dharana (one-pointed concentration) leads to Dhyana (continuous flow of meditation) which ultimately leads to Samadhi, the superconscious state where we gain the power to transcend the mind. When we surrender and allow ourselves to let go of control over the mind, then the truth can be revealed.
By BambooMoves Baltimore9 years ago in Longevity
Holy Crap I'm 40: Invention Edition
Over the course of 40 years, lots of things happen. Good things, bad things-because when you think about it, 40 years is a really long time. In 1965, when Maxwell Smart was talking on a shoe phone, no one thought that could ever be a reality. And here we are, all of these years later, and people are walking around with shoes on their feet, but with phones, that can do almost anything, in their hands. On a more serious note, in 1952, Jonas Salk and his team at the University of Pittsburgh invented the first effective Polio vaccine. This saved millions of lives. I am kind of hoping that within the next 40 years, someone invents a cure for cancer, or ALS, or one of the, unfortunately, many disease that affects so many people.
By Banji Ganchrow9 years ago in Longevity
Ways to Look Beautiful Naturally
It’s no secret that when we look our best, we also feel our best—and vice versa—but how can we feel and look beautiful naturally? A sunny disposition and a joie de vivre can go a long way in achieving this effortless, I-woke-up-this-way beauty—but it takes discipline in some areas, and surrender in others, to achieve the spirit and confidence needed to look beautiful naturally.
By Alicia Springer9 years ago in Longevity
