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The Life and Death of the Naturopathic Movement
Benedict Lust, ND, DO, MD (February 3, 1872 - September 5, 1945), born in Michelbach, Germany, was one of the founders of naturopathic medicine. When Lust worked as a waiter in Baden-Baden, Geneva, and then New York City, New York, he became ill. Lust thought that it could have been tuberculosis and thought that he did not have long to live, so he went back to Germany and was looking for anything that could act as a cure.
By Marquis Canaday8 years ago in Longevity
Fenty Beauty Opens Room for Discussion About the Makeup Industry
A few months ago, Rihanna, the world-wide popular singer, writer, and actress, released her own makeup brand know as Fenty Beauty, named after herself. Rihanna saw the cries of the market and she answered; it was heard loud and clear, but not just by the market and the POC who finally had some of their concerns and wishes answered.
By Gabrielle Wilson8 years ago in Longevity
Everything You Need To Know About IV THERAPY
IV THERAPY. THAT'S RIGHT. Today, we're chatting with the expert Dr. Aliza Cicerone from Spark Health to get all of the details... And they're definitely not just for hangovers in Vegas. They're also great for vitamin deficiencies, low energy, specific diseases, leaky gut, etc. The list goes on for days.
By Lauryn Evarts8 years ago in Longevity
The Unlikely Runner
Around six years ago, I was coming up to a milestone birthday. I was at my heaviest, I weighed just over 13 stone, and I am only 5'4". In my head, I looked like a weeble!
By Michelle Rashbrook8 years ago in Longevity
Why 'It Works!' Doesn't Work
About two years ago, my Instagram and Facebook feeds were both plagued by a new craze from a company known as It Works! and I was curious to see what had half of my friends intrigued, and the other half actually working for the company.
By Caitlin Day8 years ago in Longevity
Identifying and Managing Stress
Take a deep breath. Hold it. Exhale. Then say to yourself, "I am stressed." Do it again. This time with conviction. By doing this, you have taken the first step to identifying and managing your stress. You have identified what it is that is causing you inner turmoil.
By Bintavio8 years ago in Longevity
5 Things You Need to Know About Vaginismus
You might be unfamiliar with vaginismus. That’s because it’s thought only 2 in 1,000 people will suffer from the condition. Yet, this number could be much higher - and we’re going to tell you why.
By Elisabeth Sedgwick8 years ago in Longevity
The Importance of Self-Care. Top Story - September 2017.
In this fast paced world, we are often put under a lot of stress to always do our best and constantly produce the best results. Whether that means making a lot of money, keeping perfect grades, impressing your boss, or keeping up with your toddlers, this can seem like a monumental task. In a world that asks so much of us, we are bound to get burned out and worn down. The ingredient often left out of the recipe to success is self-care. No one can be Superman 24/7, 365 days a year, but there are some steps that you can take to maintain your focus and boost your mental health. While self-care will look very different for everyone, here are some tips to get you started.
By Alina Gallupe8 years ago in Longevity
D.N.R.
DNR: It's a term that a lot of people have not heard before and may not understand. It is commonly used in hospitals and nursing homes to designate patients who don't care to receive "heroic measures" to sustain life. The non-abbreviated term is "do not resuscitate."
By Heather Horton8 years ago in Longevity
Why I Don't Drink Coffee
Natural energy is the best kind of energy. I believe that most people would change their lifestyle if they knew how much natural energy they could have.
By weston guidero8 years ago in Longevity
Why I Love Spin Class, Yoga, and My Personal Trainer
I first started spin class at a local Y before my first daughter was born. I went religiously each week for about a year. Once I became pregnant, I cancelled my Y membership and didn't look back. Fast forward several years and two children later. I was feeling kind of blah and tired of just using my home elliptical machine. I joined a gym that had an emphasis on health versus fitness. I knew I wanted to take spin classes and I purposely joined this particular gym because of the large amount of classes they offered. The days and times were so varied too. My first spin class was a year and a half ago. I was surprised that I managed to keep up with the instructor for an hour. I spent the summer of 2016 trying out spin classes with different teachers. I settled on Mary, whose class is extremely challenging. She also plays the best music. I started off going once a week then twice a week. By the early winter I was down a pants size. Spin class is an hour long and it involves sitting, standing, sprinting, intervals, and arm exercises. Men and women go to class and the ages range from early twenties to mid seventies. I also tried a new class at my gym, HIIT spin. This is high intensity interval training. It was only a half hour class. I really didn't find it challenging and I hated the music. As you can tell, music while spinning is very important to me. I went back to regular spin class, only attending Mary's class. This summer I missed a few weeks for various reasons. The first two weeks back I was so sore the following day. It does take awhile to get used to. I notice that when I spin I feel energized. To me, it's genuinely a fun activity. It's really hard work if you have a challenging instructor, especially for an hour. It's such a great sense of accomplishment when I complete a class. Spin is a great boost to your self-esteem. Exercise is proven to release endorphins. It helps with your mental health too. I try to go weekly and I schedule it in my phone like an appointment. If I miss a few classes I feel very lethargic. I feel that when I'm energized I'm a better mom to my kids. I even took my pregnant sister-in-law to a class. She really enjoyed it and was able to keep up. I would check with your doctor first if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions. I highly recommend trying a spin class!
By Lauren S.8 years ago in Longevity
Clean Eating Breakfast Recipes
Instead of having an order of pancakes or sweet pastries try these tasty and easy clean eating breakfast recipes. These meals are super easy to make and very rich in nutrients. As opposed to eating a high amount of calories and carbohydrates in the morning, you should have a clean eating breakfast filled with protein. You will notice your energy level increase and you will have an easier time staying on a diet. Whether you are constantly rushing in the morning or have ample amounts of time there is no excuse not to try these healthy clean eating recipes. Your body will be glad you're choosing to eat protein in the morning and not fatty and sugary foods, which can actually make you hungrier.
By Jessica Herring8 years ago in Longevity