“I have gained 35 pounds in the past two years. My god.” I remember the exact moment when it hit me how out of control I had let my eating habits become. I was at the doctor’s office, sitting on that sticky table with the noisy paper they place on top. I was a bundle of nerves, fatigue, and nausea. The reality was simple: I hadn’t felt like myself in months. I did not know why, but it scared me. I was certain something was seriously wrong. A tumor? Maybe a thyroid issue. People gain weight from those things all the time.
We all say to ourselves: I will exercise tomorrow. I’m gonna go for a run and do it everyday this week. I will join the gym. I will walk to work. But saying these things are easier said than done. Obviously! There are always the easiest excuses to make: I’m too tired. I’m too lazy. I don’t have enough time during the day. I have too many things to do already. I don’t have the funds to join a gym or buy workout gear.
Your anti-aging routine should involve more than just wearing sunscreen! What if you could rescue your skin with the food you eat? No plastic surgery needed. There may not be a fountain of youth, but the food we eat can prevent or even reverse aging. You body needs the right nutrients to fight off damage and aging. Your skin is no different. Processed foods, stress, toxins and low-nutrient diets will accelerate aging.
Someone once told me our bodies go through a major change every seven years. Apparently, around this time we start to crave and desire different foods due to a major renewal in our cellular structure…or something like that. At the ripe old age of 24, I believe my body is in the midst of this change.
What does living a zen life mean? I associate it with terms such as peace and harmony—a harmony between the body and mind. The Japanese practice of zen involves meditation (though I personally turn to reflection and prayer). One who intends to achieve a zen state is striving to become fully present—not dwelling on the past or growing anxious about the future—but being aware of the time and state at hand. It brings about a sense of clarity.
Let’s face it, relationships are complicated. Everyone wants to meet the “right” person, but it’s not as easy as movies make it out to be. Many couples rush into marriage, not thinking about the things that could come up later in a relationship. And many others keep postponing it for the fear of marrying the “wrong person” and ending what could have been a great, loving and happy relationship.
Its usually around this time of year that the cold and flu symptoms begin to kick in and you are surrounded by people in the shopping queue blowing their nose or sneezing down your neck. If you have been to your doctor’s surgery lately, you may have been offered the flu jab. And before you decide on whether to have it, you may want to find out exactly what is in it before you say yes.
If you were to ask the question, "how can I be happy?" My question for you would be, "who's asking?" We all have different roles that make up our ego identity. We might be a daughter, mother, father
My name is Emily Marchak, a college student in Michigan, and I wanted to share a recipe. Since I am currently attending university, I have a limited budget, but have always been very conscious of what I put into my body.
How many people, who have got stressful and busy weeks, are so tired once the weekend arrives, that they only want to stay at home. They always find an excuse not to go out, because it’s raining, snowing, too hot, too cold, etc.
By Jessica Denardo Everyone has a story. That’s what makes us human. Some stories are short, sweet, and dazzled with bits of imperfection. Others are long and hard with minor lapses of light. Mine is just mine.
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