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Cruelty-Free Ways to Care For Your Skin That Will Make You Feel Like a Goddess
When you’re slathering, rubbing, or scrubbing something onto your skin, you want to know what it’s made of and where it comes from. Many supposedly “all-natural” and “organic” options have a long list of questionable ingredients or can’t prove anything about their suppliers and their testing process. The following five brands stand ahead of the competition in their quality, their transparency, and their committment to cruelty-free, truly natural ways to care for your skin. Find your favorite (or a mix of them all) to feel refreshed, relaxed, and kind to the earth.
Sarah QuinnPublished 8 years ago in LongevityWill You Make It to Immortality?
You think you're going to die some day? WRONG! Just hang in there; you’ve got this! This is already 2016…by 2045, give or take, we will all be immortal cyborg-things! No, really. We’ll be immortal cyborg-things.
Matt CatesPublished 8 years ago in LongevityFive Free Things You Can Do To Be Healthier and Happier Now
When I say “free” I am assuming that you have a source of clean drinking water and the internet. If you don’t have those things (at least the water), your potential for health and happiness are probably pretty limited (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs comes to mind). But if you DO have those things, and you’re feeling miserable and lonely and dehydrated and achy, it’s worth taking a few simple steps to care for yourself. The term “self-care” is bandied about a lot on the internet these days, and sometimes suggestions for achieving it are unrealistic. Not everyone can afford a massage; not everyone can see a therapist. Those things can be wonderfully helpful for different people, but you’ve got to start where you are. Here are my top five favorite free, stay-at-home things to do when you're down.
Sarah QuinnPublished 8 years ago in LongevityWhy I Stopped Washing My Hair and How the "No 'Poo" Method Works For Me
Before you’re totally grossed out, let’s get things straight. When I say that I stopped washing my hair, I don’t mean that my hair never comes in contact with water. What I mean is that I’m no longer using shampoo and conditioner like you buy at the store or salon - and my hair has never been shinier and healthier. What prompted this obviously insane change? I’m not a scientist, a stylist, or a healthcare practitioner of any kind, but I can tell you all about my personal hair journey and what worked (and still works!) for me.
Sarah QuinnPublished 8 years ago in LongevityMost Common Dominant Genes In Humans
Some of the most common dominant genes in humans come from parental inherited gene variations known as alleles. Some are dominant and others are recessive, and prevalence is often awarded to the dominant gene, resulting in many easily definable and rather common physical traits among human beings. While parental inherited genes usually consist of two separate alleles, they also come in many different variations. Therefore, while of the many traits that each individual inherits from their parents are completely left to chance, others are easily predictable.
Alicia SpringerPublished 8 years ago in LongevityBest Sulfate Free Shampoos
Has the hairdresser recently recommended that you switch to a sulfate free shampoo? They may be onto something. What exactly are sulfates and why are they in shampoo? In the most basic terms, sulfates are very harsh cleaning chemicals that are added to shampoos to make it extra foamy and get hair super clean. This sounds great but the problem is that sulfates clean so well that they also strip away all of the good things in hair. You end up with dry, damaged hair that’s dull and lifeless. On top of that, sulfates are highly toxic to your body and are known to cause eye and scalp irritation. Yikes! Do you fear you will never be able to let go of your favorite shampoo? Don’t worry, there are dozens to choose from and we've picked out some of the best sulfate free shampoos on the market.
David McClearyPublished 8 years ago in LongevityWays to Meditate While Running
What would you say if I told you meditation doesn’t have to involve lotus position, sitting on a cushion, or even being quiet—that there are actually ways to meditate while running?
Alicia SpringerPublished 8 years ago in LongevityDo Facials Help Keep You Looking Young?
Professional facials used to be the territory of the rich and wrinkled, usually administered in pricey private salons that weren't very accessible to or interested in people on more modest time/money budgets. All for the sake of looking young. But the alternative—doing it at home with a store-bought steaming machine—just didn't produce the same results. Deep-pore cleansing was modest; mar-free blackhead removal was near impossible; relaxation and pampering were lost in the effort, as were potential rejuvenation effects.
Mackenzie LuPublished 8 years ago in LongevityRetro Exercise Trends
Exercise should be a part of your daily routine. Just like brushing your teeth and getting dressed, it is important to get your heart pumping. There are those that take the most strenuous route and run miles a day. There are the gym rats that can spend hours lifting weights, stretching and taking a variety of classes. And then there are people that take the path of least resistance and do what comes easiest-walking outside to get the paper, using upper body strength to open the refrigerator or lift the remote. Different strokes for different folks.
Banji GanchrowPublished 8 years ago in LongevityWhat Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Meat
What happens to your body when you stop eating meat is a question which many people have on their mind nowadays. There is a growing interest in the nutritional requirements and deficiencies of modern man. Vegetarian diets are increasing in popularity, as many are concerned by the impact processed meats can have on our health. Others look at vegetarianism as a way to help shed extra weight, improved energy, reduced risk of heart disease, and as a replacement for supplements. To know how true these claims are, it's important to look at what happens to your body when you stop eating meat.
David McClearyPublished 8 years ago in LongevityWhat is Hatha Yoga?
While exercise fads sweep the country yearly, encouraging intelligent people to do the strangest things, there is one exercise system that has maintained an enthusiastic following for over 6,000 years: hatha yoga. This system employs techniques western physiotherapists are still just exploring: the stimulation of internal organs, nerves, and muscles through a number of unique postures combined with deep rhythmic breathing. The exercises evolved from the yogic belief that no man is healthy unless his heart, lungs, liver, nerves, eyes, glands, hearing and so forth are functioning correctly. A man with well developed muscles is not necessarily healthy — he can easily succumb to a kidney or nerve ailment. Consequently, the ancient yoga postures were devised to stimulate individual organ and nerve groups. A healthy mind relies on a healthy body.
Izzy ErlichPublished 8 years ago in LongevityThe Unknown Heartburn Heroes
I’m a firm believer that you should never leave home without your common sense, except when it comes to a few health myths. For instance, let’s take a look at the popular treatments for heartburn; also commonly known as indigestion or, in some cases, acid reflux.
Vanessa FitzgeraldPublished 8 years ago in Longevity