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Why You Should Jump Rope
Have you ever wondered why boxers are such tremendous athletes? The vigorous training, non-stop running, strict diets, and subtle art of jumping rope are all excellent shape-makers, but for the purposes of this piece, I will focus on the art of skipping.
Andre JohnPublished 7 years ago in LongevityHow to Pick Up Any Language, Anywhere, and Better Your Soul
Quick question: what is that thing, that marvelous thing, that makes living in another culture so... soul-satisfying? There is a Chinese proverb: "to learn a language is to have another window from which to view the world".
Dylan ScottPublished 7 years ago in LongevityHabits 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.
Mackenzie LuPublished 7 years ago in LongevityFree 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!
Debora de CarvalhoPublished 7 years ago in LongevityWays 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.
Alicia SpringerPublished 7 years ago in LongevityYoga Poses to Manage Migraines
More often than not, our first instinct when we get hit with a headache is to down some Advil and water, but there’s an easier solution. Yoga. While physical activity while you have a headache may sound like an oxymoron, yoga poses really can help manage migraines. Plus, it's all natural, so you don’t have to pump your body full of medicine to relieve the pain. You don’t have to be a yoga pro to utilize yoga poses to manage migraines. These easy to do poses can be done in the comfort of your home and are sure to help. Follow along to find out the best tips and tricks to master these yoga poses that can help manage headaches.
Mackenzie LuPublished 7 years ago in LongevityThe Wheel of Life
The wheel of life is a wonderful tool for self-discovery. It can be used during the Flowering Tree exercise but it stands alone as a way to gain a better understanding of our life. The positive and negative uses of the male and female energies will give us an example of behaviors that we may have seen illustrated by others or in our own behavior. Remember, we all hold male and female inside ourselves. Women will be capable of both positive and negative uses of male energy and visa versa. Familiarity with the behaviors associated with the directions on the wheel will make it easier to recognize negativity when we see it. When we know someone is using negative energy we can either try to help them, if they are receptive, or avoid them in order to protect ourselves. Helping a person who is using negative energy is demonstrated by simply showing them love, listening to them and asking questions that will lead them to discover more about how they feel and finding better ways to express themselves. It does not entail telling them how to live their life. If we recognize this negative behavior in our own actions we have taken the first step in moving towards using energy in a more positive fashion. It is wise to think about one's behavior often, especially if one is unaccustomed to the practice.
Hyapatia LeePublished 7 years ago in LongevityNew Year, Same Me
With the first month of the New Year almost fulfilled, there are changes all around us; like the suddenly over crowded gym that used to be your solace, or the painfully short contact and social media list that underwent a few adjustments, its all in the spirit of a "fresh start." Yet, why do we feel the need to wait until the start of a new calendar year for a clean slate? These tips will encourage you to put yourself first at times we forget to the most.
Shaunna NelsonPublished 7 years ago in LongevityHow to Dry Brush and Why Everyone Should Try It
Perhaps you start your day with a nice yoga sequence to waken your mind and activate your body, or a hot shower with essential oils to help brighten your spirit and revitalize your senses. You can amplify these benefits with dry brushing!
Mackenzie LuPublished 7 years ago in LongevityLife As I Know It
Life As I Know It. Please don’t tell me I need to keep a positive attitude. I deal with my RA every day, and so I know just how emotionally and physically dangerous giving in to depression can be. Despair is awful and I wish (more than you know) that I could simply “snap out” of it when that feeling takes hold. I know you mean well when you to tell me not to let it get me down, but telling someone with a chronic disease that they “need to keep a positive attitude” is condescending – it makes me feel as if you’re diminishing what I’m going through. Your well-intentioned pep talk doesn’t help me rise above it at all, it leaves me feeling as if I’ve somehow failed.
Gina SamarottoPublished 7 years ago in LongevityQuick Tips to Cure Headaches Fast
If you are against taking over-the-counter or prescription drugs, or you merely ran out, it is helpful to know how to treat a headache without the help of medication. There are several natural solutions, alternative cures and preventative measures you can attempt to alleviate headaches.
Sheera LeePublished 7 years ago in LongevityHealthy Ways to Get Vitamin D In the Winter
Chances are you’re deficient in vitamin D in the winter. Between rushing back inside as soon as you step into the cold and the sun setting early, your vitamin D intake most likely could use some supplementation. But that doesn’t mean you need to take a vitamin from a bottle. There are quite a few ways to get vitamin D, even in the middle of a cold winter. Because your body needs vitamin D to stay healthy, especially in the middle of winter, it is important to find ways to supplement your body's natural intake.
Alicia SpringerPublished 7 years ago in Longevity