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Including Ice Cream in Your Diet
Eating smart and healthy doesn't have to mean all work and no dessert. Even ice cream can be skillfully slipped into a fat-conscious diet. This should come as cool relief since Americans eat more than 48 pints per person each year, with most of it sliding down in summer.
James PortersonPublished 8 years ago in LongevityWhat is Cellulite?
“It" prefers females — blondes, brunettes, and redheads of all ages and sizes. Ninety percent of the women in the Western world have it, but nobody wants it. But what is cellulite? And more importantly, what can be done about cellulite? The French word for cellulite is fibrositis, an inflammation of the fibrous tissue.
Alicia SpringerPublished 8 years ago in LongevityFight Colds With Homeopathic Remedies
Steps can be taken at the first signs of cold symptoms that will help lessen the effects and length of the illness. Surprisingly, a good portion of these steps are homeopathic in nature, so they work together with your body to combat the symptoms and fight colds with homeopathic remedies. So when you feel the start of the sniffles, cough, or achy throat, remedies such as increasing your nutrients, staying active, and getting the proper rest can all help to quickly relieve you of your symptoms. But in addition to helping you get rid of a nasty cold, many of these remedies can aid in keeping you healthy all year round.
David McClearyPublished 8 years ago in LongevityHow Does Weight Impact Skin?
When it comes to keeping your youthful looks as you get older, nature doesn't play fair. Over 40, it's said, a woman must choose between her face and her body: The thinner you are, the faster your face will appear to age. But do you really have to sacrifice your body image to save your face? Hardly. Just compare super thin Uma Thurman to curvy JLo and you can see the possible high benefit/low cost to your looks of carrying a little extra—if you do it right. You don't want to compromise your health strictly for a more youthful face, either. The solution to both dilemmas lies in how you manage adding some pounds to your body.
Mackenzie LuPublished 8 years ago in LongevityBest Online Yoga Classes
Aren’t you tired of driving and sitting in bumper to bumper traffic just to get to your local yoga class? The point of yoga may be to reduce stress, but this causes you to get stressed out even before you get there. More like NOmaste! Or maybe you are just trying out yoga for the first time. You might be a little intimidated by going to a class and looking like you have no clue whats going on. Or even worse, you live in the middle of nowhere. People at your local gym will say "yoga what?". All those headaches can truly put a bad taste in your mouth and be exhaustive for many people that are looking to achieve a more mindful and healthy attitude for life. But you can still become that Zen master you want to be and have it your way! How, you ask? Thanks internet!
George GottPublished 8 years ago in LongevityHow to Choose Your Meditation Cushion
Finding a meditation cushion is like finding the perfect desk for your office. You'll be on your seat for an extended period of time so comfort is quintessential. The right meditation cushion is out there waiting for you to sit in your zen. You just need to find the one that's the best fit. Depending on your needs, you'll need to consider your meditation posture, the comfort of the cushion, and of course, the look and feel of the your new cushion.
David McClearyPublished 8 years ago in LongevityWhat Is the Paleo Diet?
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about how the paleo diet is becoming increasingly popular with athletes and couch potatoes alike. You may have heard about it after watching a show, reading an article, or talking to a friend. But is the paleo diet just a fad? The answer is a resounding "no!" Although this diet may not be for everyone depending on individual beliefs and needs, there is nothing about the paleo plan that resembles the typically dangerous "fad diet." We'll fill you in on everything you need to know about the question "what is the paleo diet?" below.
James PortersonPublished 8 years ago in LongevityHow to Meditate for Beginners
Meditation is an age-old practice that allows us to achieve balance of body, mind, and spirit. Not only can it help boost our immune systems, but many studies have also shown that meditation, mindfulness, and deep relaxation can reduce stress, improve cognitive focus, and affect emotions in many positive ways.
David McClearyPublished 8 years ago in LongevityWhat Are the Best Superfoods for Diabetics?
In the 20th and 21st centuries, diabetes has evolved to become one of the most common metabolic diseases. In 2013, more than 382 million people were diagnosed with diabetes and had to undergo major lifestyle changes. Individuals who suffer from diabetes have high blood sugar (glucose). As a result, diabetes sufferers cannot consume certain foods that are high in sugar and can aggravate their metabolic imbalance. However, certain foods can help diabetes patients keep their symptoms at bay—these are also known as diabetes superfoods.
James PortersonPublished 8 years ago in LongevityNatural Remedies for Anxiety
Anxiety—a term coined for the “fight or flight” state of mind which has affected humans since prehistoric times. We see this term among medical dictionaries, our favorite celebrities’ fan pages, and our best friends’ social media accounts. Anxiousness is a psychological state that has become common for most in their day-to-day lives as we are pressured by work, finance, family, and the impending fear of an unknown future. Many are affected by anxiety. Fortunately, with the rise of interest in alternatives to conventional Western medicine, we are given a multitude of natural remedies for anxiety.
David McClearyPublished 8 years ago in LongevitySummer Skincare Tips
Amid plentiful evidence that exposing skin to sun is one of the most aging, health-harming things you can do comes a disturbing thought: Are we creating even more problems by slathering on sunscreens with higher and higher SPFs-18, 25, 40, even 50 and above? What are the pros and cons of sunscreen when we are dealing with summer skincare? Safety questions have been raised over the ingredients in these sunscreens—linking them to everything from rashy reactions to, just possibly, what they're supposed to prevent: skin cancer. On top of that some experts say that many sunscreens give us a false sense of security about being in the sun–actually upping, not decreasing, lifetime exposure to the harmful UVA rays few products block well.
Alicia SpringerPublished 8 years ago in LongevitySummer Workout Risks
Most of us revel in exercise outdoors during the summer, but the blissful hot weather also heralds some seasonal summer workout risks. High smog levels, sunscreens that slide off during sweaty exercise, dehydration, and the aggravation of allergies are enough to make the most ardent fresh-air lover retreat to an air-conditioned health club. However, gloomy indoor gyms are not the only option to get fit and beat the heat. Here is a collection of new developments to help stay cool and healthy during your summer workouts, as well as the basic precautions to keep in mind as you slip on your joggers and hit the open road.
Alicia SpringerPublished 8 years ago in Longevity