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Herbs For Magic
Plants have always seemed magical to me, from the miracle of a small seed turning into a gigantic, floppy plant, which gaily proliferates throughout the garden, to the healing effects of an herbal tea which can comfort and soothe an overwhelmed psyche, appease an upset stomach, relieve a headache or insomnia. In times past, plants were believed to hold strong powers and could facilitate anything from attracting a lover to communing with fairies.
David McClearyPublished 7 years ago in LongevityHoly Crap I'm 40: Chanukah Presents Edition
Things start to change at 40. Your boobs aren't where they used to be, your knees start to make noises they didn't before. You want to sleep late, but you can't because you need to pee. All really fun stuff. But as I have started to physically decline, my role as a mom remains the same. So I still need the same energy, the same enthusiasm and the same zest for parenting. Nope, not so much. I am happy that they still are alive at the end of the day. Truth be told, the reality is somewhere in the middle of those two scenarios, but I do try almost the best that I can.
Banji GanchrowPublished 7 years ago in LongevityHow To Blend Teas
Originally when my first tea blends came into creation, I was wild about making teas that were not only tasty but provide a healthy beverage for people. So many times, herbal concoctions for health and wellness just tasted bland and brittle to my palate. Today, I am still very passionate about this aspect of blending, but have expanded my repertoire. When you visit any local tea shop or mega store like Teavana, you will find an expansive selection of green, white and black tea varieties, as well as herbals (often referred to as tisanes).
Jillian SprucePublished 7 years ago in LongevityNew Approach May Reverse Old Age
Longevity research is used to baby steps, but a recent discovery at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, Calif. is leading longevity researchers to suggest this work is huge baby step, if there's such a thing as that.
Matt SwaynePublished 7 years ago in LongevityHealth Benefits of Garlic
Family: Liliaceae Names: ail commun (French); kinoblauch (German); knoflook (Dutch), ai aglio (Italian); alho (Portuguese); ajo commin (Spanish); vitlök (Swedish), tschesnok (Russian; suan da suan (Chinese); rasona (Sanskrit); lasan (Hindi); ninniku (Japanese); toum (Arabic); ail de cuisine, bawang poetih, bawang puteh, cropleek, cultivated garlic, hsiao suan, lai, lasan, poor man's treacle, rosina, samersaq, sarimsak, suan, thum
James PortersonPublished 7 years ago in LongevityMegaFood Multivitamins
MegaFood's scientific breakthrough put them 10 years ahead of all “natural" vitamin manufacturers who rely on laboratory processes to refine and manufacture—not GROW—their supplements. MegaFood was started decades ago, but they're still one of the leading creators of natural multivitamins.
David McClearyPublished 7 years ago in LongevityBody Sculpting Vs Strength Training
People at my gym train for different reasons. Some want strength, some want muscle bulk, and some are interested in body sculpting. Are different exercises required for each?
Alicia SpringerPublished 7 years ago in LongevityParty Girl to Yogini: The Truth About Being a Yoga Teacher
Life is full of transformations. Five years ago, Yogi Kim Stetz wrote about her transformation from Party Girl to Yogini. Today, at 48 she owns her own yoga studio, Savasana Station in the East Village. Time may have gone by, but the story remains the same. We, as human beings are truly undefined. How does one go from a party girl to a yoga teacher? The forward progression of being.
Holy Crap I'm 40: I Just Can't Win Edition
The one thing that you do learn at 40, is that life is short. Is my life more than halfway over? Would I want to know the answer to that question? Would you? In any event, in the spirit of life being short, I want to do things that will make my kids happy. This is the reason why they have been driven to 22 out of 30 major league baseball stadiums. Happy kids, happy mom. Happy kids, perhaps a mom that doesn't end up drooling in a nursing home with no one coming to visit her. I will do whatever it takes, no matter how extreme. But even if we have the best intentions, it doesn't mean the outcome will be the one we want. A mom can still dream though!
Banji GanchrowPublished 7 years ago in LongevityHome Grown Natural Remedies
You don't need to spend a fortune to keep yourself healthy and comfortable. Home remedies for bug bites, poison ivy, and other ailments are less expensive and all natural. What is the one home grown remedy, which you can grow in your backyard (or wherever your plants are), that you make every year?
Alicia SpringerPublished 7 years ago in LongevityMind + Body = Autumn Holley
Autumn Holley is a top fitness instructor in New York City. In a town filled with beautiful people who are always on the go, she stands out in every way. She's modeled for designers including Valentino, Guess and Victoria’s Secret and been featured in Maxim, Glamour, Shape, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan and others.
Natasha SydorPublished 7 years ago in LongevityNatural Home Beauty Tips
Shopping for beauty supplies in a supermarket is something you'll find a lot of people doing these days whether it's for the brand names or the basic ingredients for making your own at home. Since the natural look is in, a few carefully chosen items, such as avocados, tomatoes, cucumbers, yogurt, and tea bags, will keep you looking fresh.
David McClearyPublished 7 years ago in Longevity