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Short Term and Long Term Benefits of Yoga
I've never been the biggest in fitness activities. From a very young age, I knew sports would never come naturally to me and hand-eye coordination was impossible. I did practice ballet for several years and, while I loved it, I still lacked a certain grace that others in my class had. Now I consider myself a sports admirer; I'll try anything once but I'll fail miserably and have that be the last. One 'sport' that I have fallen for (in a good way) is yoga.
Ashlyn HarperPublished 6 years ago in LongevityChocolate: Guilty Pleasure or Innocent Until Proven Guilty?
TRY to imagine a world without chocolate. No more hot chocolate, hot fudge, or red velvet. Almost every type of sweet food can incorporate chocolate. The local grocery stores are filled with chocolate cakes, chocolate cookies, chocolate ice cream, and much more. On Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and even Easter, chocolate reigns as the top choice for sweets to be distributed. It is no argument that the world loves chocolate. The argument rises when it comes to whether or not that love is beneficial to our health. For many people, chocolate can be a “guilty pleasure” or something they eat on the cheat days of their diets. This is because it is mainly seen and appreciated for its sugary contents. When chocolate is seen in a healthy light, it is always dark chocolate that gets the shine. Milk chocolate is always left behind in the shadows and deemed as the “unhealthy” chocolate. However, recent studies suggest that maybe milk chocolate isn’t as unhealthy as previously assumed and can maybe even hold a candle to dark chocolate when it comes to health benefits. Although milk chocolate shouldn’t become your new go-to healthy snack, hopefully, you won’t feel so guilty and like you’re doing your body injustice when you splurge and eat that chocolate bar.
Ashley WashingtonPublished 6 years ago in LongevityHow Can a Plant-Based Life Create World Change?
The rise of veganism has opened a lot of minds and raises a lot of questions about whether raising animals for food is harming our planet. It is no surprise that this is the single greatest source of destruction to our environment. Not only is it harming our bodies and creating world hunger, it is a massive source of greenhouse gases, rain-forest deforestation, water pollution, and land destruction.
How I Began to Drink More Water
You read everywhere that you need to drink water every week, every day, every minute, and every second to stay healthy. However, there are challenges to that request. For some, it's not an issue based on how a person has grown up based on their parents' strict teachings or self-discipline at an early age, but for those—like myself—who grew up on the thought process of—"Eat & drink what you want while you're young"— which has its limitations. Well, never have I been so wrong.
💎Sapphire Darkstar💎Published 6 years ago in LongevityWhy Is Losing Weight Getting Harder for Me?!
*Let me start this off by reminding you I am NOT a doctor or a nutritionist. This is just a collection of my thoughts and experiences mixed with a little bit of science.*
Sarah KatherinePublished 6 years ago in LongevityYour Body's Kingdom: A Royal Invitation to Portion Control
"Clean your plate before you get dessert, Timothy!" "Hurry up, and finish your breakfast, Allie; the bus is here!" "You're going to bed without supper tonight, young man!"
Journey ScribePublished 6 years ago in Longevity10 Best Natural Sleep Remedies to Cure Insomnia
Insomnia is one of the worst sleeping disorders to deal with on a daily basis because it prevents you from relaxing and getting a full night's rest. My college friend, Jen, dealt with the worse case of insomnia and she's also a nursing major. As a nursing major, we need sleep! Since we study literally all day, we expect to gain restful sleep at night. Jen hardly slept at all because of her insomnia. When she couldn't sleep, she'd study more and this completely drained her.
Lilliana BackmanPublished 6 years ago in LongevityYoga: Practice of Control
"Graceful." "Beautiful." "Strong." This last month I've been receiving more praise and compliments on my practice, both in person at the studio and online through Instagram (@theyogikim).
Ways to Improve the Health of Your Skin
Taking care of your skin is essential since the skin is the body's largest organ. Its main purpose is to protect us and work as an effective barrier. In order to protect your skin, you should protect yourself from harmful chemicals, you should stick to a healthy diet, make sure you have enough sleep, and create an exercise routine. Here are some ways that can help you improve the health of your skin.
Victoria LimPublished 6 years ago in LongevityThetaHealing Can Give You a Life With Flo
On her website, Flo Ankah states a focus on empowering creatives and entertainment professionals. On the other hand, she doesn’t limit inspiration to those who are all about putting on a show. “We are creative when we find solutions so you can be an accountant, a lawyer or a stock broker and be creative,” says the New York City actress, singer, etc, etc. But either way, moving on comes under the same guise for anyone who chooses ThetaHealing® for a coaching session.
Rich MonettiPublished 6 years ago in LongevityThe First-Person Diet
Everybody eats food. Life revolves around nutrients, whether you are a meat-eater or a vegan, a blue whale swallowing banks of fish, or a tiny bacteria feasting on a pile of shit. Access to nourishment orchestrates nature's dynamics and serves as a primary driver of evolution.
Things Your Friend Won't Tell You About the Big C
I always hate introducing myself to people. Mostly because I do not have a filter. I share way too much way too soon. My story starts like every other story—with an accident. At 16 years old, I was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma in the soft tissue of my right shoulder. The only reason my doctors discovered it in time was that I hurt myself at work the week before. High school is difficult enough, but to have cancer your junior year? Unbelievable.
Abigail Gray-ArmyPublished 6 years ago in Longevity