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Longevity has assembled the top list of all things health, wellness, fitness, yoga, cooking, beauty, and vegan.
Best 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 Longevity
How 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 Longevity
Best All Natural Hair Products
Need chemical-free, no-fuss, amazing hair every day? Check out these eco-friendly, all natural hair products, which consist of shampoos, conditioners, masks, balms, sprays, and treatments to keep your hair healthy, shiny, and soft. Because these products are natural, use significantly reduces the chance of harming the environment or animals. Whether you have curls, straight tresses, or wavy locks, these all natural hair products will care for your hair with healthy goodness.
David McClearyPublished 8 years ago in LongevityBest Movies About Aging
People have a lot of hang-ups about aging. For many, it’s a topic that shouldn’t be discussed past a 40th birthday and, in the world of movies, there hasn’t always been incredible representations of the aging process. Though those of a certain age may struggle to find much to relate with in the standard Hollywood movie, there are some gems out there that prove not every flick needs a stud of a leading man or scantily-clad young woman. Here’s our run-down of the best movies about aging.
Longevity StaffPublished 8 years ago in Longevity
Benefits of Chai Tea
Originated from India, chai tea is a rich, spicy, aromatic drink made from some of the most medicinally active spices and herbs. There are various chai tea recipes but classic chai is a blend of black tea, clove, cardamom, black pepper and ginger. The benefits of chai tea have been utilized in India to increase peace of mind and health. Additionally, the benefits of chai include antioxidant properties, improved digestion, heightened immune system and fighting off inflammation.
David McClearyPublished 8 years ago in Longevity
Best Organic Skincare Products
In Ancient Rome, urine was used as a facial mask because it was rumored to help improve skin. This practice began in Indian culture at least five centuries ago and made its way through the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, the Middle Ages, and even found its way into the baths of 18th century French women. Thankfully, we have come a long way from using pee as an organic skincare product. The products we use today are aimed at reducing wrinkles, as well as softening, moisturizing, and brightening skin, but the best products to use for any type of skin are organic.
David McClearyPublished 8 years ago in Longevity
Best Skincare Products for Aging Skin
If you have ever noticed a droopy laugh line or some sagging skin under your chin when you look in the mirror, there is one thing of which you can be certain—it’s not going to get any better unless you do something about it! Unfortunately, the older you become, the more elasticity you lose in your skin. The youthful contour of the face is primarily determined by the condition of the muscles beneath the skin. Unless all of the muscles are kept toned, they lose their elasticity. It is elasticity which helps muscles resist the downward pull of gravity on the face. Because skin also has this elastic quality, it is the condition of the underlying muscles that helps to form the shape of the skin. The only way to preserve the smooth contours of your face is by exercising those muscles.
Alicia SpringerPublished 8 years ago in Longevity
What 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 Longevity
Most Inspirational Books
There are some books that you read through to kill time on a beach or on an airplane. Then there are other pieces of literature that change your life forever. Tales of loss, life, and empowerment are what make these novels some of the most inspirational books for women. Lean In offers advice on how to be a female leader in a male driven workforce, Prozac Nation is an honest autobiography about dealing with depression, and Americanah depicts a fictional story exploring race and identity surrounding a Nigerian woman in the US. If you haven't read these books yet, you're missing out on some wisdom and inspiration. These literary works of art have been given many honors from the New York Times Bestseller List to the Pulitzer Prize Award for Fiction. The stories in these inspirational books will (and already have) transcend through the test of time, connecting people and inspiring, one page at a time.
David McClearyPublished 8 years ago in Longevity
Celebrities that Battled Chronic Illness
Celebrities are not gods. We put them on pedestals because they have ridiculous amounts of money, perfect hair, and amazing careers—but they are still mortal. Just like everyone else, they succumb to cancer, anorexia, addiction, and other chronic illnesses. Charlie Sheen is the most recent celebrity to reveal that he is suffering from a very serious illness. On November 17th, 2015, the fifty-year-old visited the Today Show to reveal that he has contracted HIV. "It's a hard three letters to absorb,” he told interviewer Matt Lauer. “It's a turning point in one's life.”
Longevity StaffPublished 8 years ago in Longevity
Germiest Things We Touch Every Day
A study shows that bacteria, such as cold and flu viruses can survive for 18 hours on hard surfaces. Since the average adult can touch as many as 30 objects within a minute, it is important to keep those germs at bay. Everyday objects like a purse, shoes and even a steering wheel are some of the germiest things we touch every day that harbor harmful germs. Cleaning inside your home can help to protect you, but going food shopping, out to dinner or even to the doctor's office are ways to come in contact with just a few of the germiest surfaces and objects. However, having products like hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes are ways that you can avoid or eliminate bacteria from the things around you and your own hands.
Longevity StaffPublished 8 years ago in Longevity
Best Running Shoes for Women
Whether you're taking advantage of the warm weather or looking to stay active, you've decided to take up a new hobby—running! Running is one of the best full-body cardio exercises that really gets your body into tip-top, healthy shape. You’ve never run before? No worries! It’s easy to start with great programs like Couch to 5k, finding your own personal trainer, or checking out Runner Click. Starting a running group with some of your friends is a great motivator for your new favorite hobby.
Alicia SpringerPublished 8 years ago in Longevity
