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Do 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.
By Mackenzie Lu8 years ago in Longevity
The 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.
By Vanessa Fitzgerald8 years ago in Longevity
Zika, West Nile and Malaria..Oh My!
Traveling is stressful under the best of circumstances, but once a warning from the CDC comes into the mix, it becomes a whole different type of stress. Once upon a time, there were murmurings of the Zika virus. Nothing too specific, just tales of babies born with small heads. Didn't seem to be anything that would effect us in the great USA, but then, somehow, the virus started appearing in Brazil, then Puerto Rico and was getting closer and closer to the greater population. Most recently, a public health alert was issued. "The CDC has issued an alert for travel to areas where Zika virus is spreading, which now includes Miami-Dade County, Florida. Travelers who are pregnant or considering pregnancy should consult a doctor."
By Banji Ganchrow8 years ago in Longevity
Why Tai Chi? The Best Reasons to Begin
Imagine yourself standing on on the bank of a calmly flowing river, your mind clear, your body moving with grace and purpose through the space around you. Feel more relaxed already? If you’ve never tried the ancient practice of tai chi, maybe it’s time to begin. Some call it “meditation in motion”, while the Harvard Women’s Health Watch calls it “medication in motion,” but whatever your spiritual and physical state, chances are the low-impact, slow motion exercises of tai chi can improve them. It’s not just for your grandma, either; many young people enjoy the way that tai chi helps them slow down their frantic pace long enough to be mindful of the beauty around them. Here are some of the best reasons to try this ancient practice and find greater peace each day.
By Sarah Quinn8 years ago in Longevity
Do Cleanses and Detoxes Actually Work?
Health crazes are nothing new, and neither are cleanses for that matter. Colon cleanses, juice cleanses, sugar detoxes, fruit detoxes – if you’ve ever read a magazine, watched TV, or scoured the Internet, than you’ve heard these names before. But what exactly are they and do they actually work?
By Alysha DePerna8 years ago in Longevity
How to Handle Cyber Bullying
When I started blogging at twelve, I never thought I could turn a website into a business. My ultimate plan was to inspire other young adults and escape the bullying I was enduring in high school. Making money, hiring employees, and becoming an LLC was not in the books. Neither was putting my entire life on the internet. I realized quickly that my life was no longer a secret and sacred place. Everything I put on the internet was going to be there until I die, and anything I was to say on TV was going to either get me major love or major hate.
By Alexa Curtis8 years ago in Longevity
Coffee Enema Facts
If you’re like me two days ago, you’re probably thinking what on earth is a coffee enema? It seems like every day a new piece of news about the health benefits of coffee comes out, but you’ve probably never heard of a coffee enema. Or maybe you have and you’re looking for more information on it. Anyways, I thought that I was pretty hip on alternative health treatments, but this was something I’d never heard of. So what is it? What good does it do? Read on to learn what a coffee enema is and some of benefits and risks associated with the coffee enema.
By David McCleary8 years ago in Longevity
Life Hacks for More Energy
Maintaining higher energy levels is a challenge. Between work, household work, family, relationships and more, it seems like your time and energy is always being spread super thin. Sure the occasional energy drink can rev up your engines, but those sugar packed bevs aren't the healthiest options to increase your energy. Instead, opt for securing a morning routine, drinking some lemon water, or even just breathing deeply. Yup, those quick and easy alternatives are just a few of the life hacks for more energy, designed to get you through your daily activities with a positive attitude and a increase in energy.
By Lindsie Polhemus8 years ago in Longevity
Funny Things That Only Happen to Yogis
Yoga is so much more than just a workout - it’s a lifestyle. It changes you as a person—it contributes to your self-development and it improves your overall health. Through yoga you can meet your future friends, soulmates (and I don’t mean just your yoga mat) and even start a new career you never knew existed. Once you’re in it, you’re a yogi for life. And the results are phenomenal.
By Mackenzie Lu8 years ago in Longevity
How I Learned to Love Myself
"Can you put your hands up for me? Now suck in. What size pants are you wearing?” “A size 2.” “Impossible. You must be closer to a 4. Especially for runway, they need you at a size 0 since European designers are always smaller. What did you have for breakfast? Put your hands down now.”
By Alexa Curtis8 years ago in Longevity
Best Vegetarian Cookbooks
People who love vegetables indirectly prefer high protein food for themselves. A diet high in protein provides a great collection of amino acids that further act as the building blocks of the cells. A diet high in protein makes the immune system strong against infections and facilitates the functions of all body organs. Cooking method is very important to maintain the protein content in vegetables and non-meat dishes. Vegetables and meat are rich in protein. However, the protein of meat is not destroyed by any cooking methods, while the amino acids of vegetables and many other non-meat proteins are destroyed by some. For example, thiamin is an amino acid that gets destroyed by excessive cooking, leaches out in water, finally evaporates with the steam released during cooking. So when it comes to vegetarian cooking, finding recipes that are well-rounded in nutrients is vital to a healthy lifestyle. Here are few of the best vegetarian cookbooks to help create well-rounded, meat-free meals.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity