Feeling hot? You’re not alone. In fact, most of the nation has been held in the grip of a scorching summer heatwave at one point or another. But yoga and meditation teacher Travis Eliot, co-founder of Inner Dimension TV, wants you to take a deep breath—a few deep breaths, actually. Not only can doing a few breathing exercisesContinue reading “3 Calming, Cooling Breathing Exercises to Try When It’s Too Hot to Function”
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5 Tips to Find Affordable Therapy
The isolation, loss, grief and uncertainty experienced by many this past year have taken a toll on our collective mental health, making it even more necessary to talk about—and provide solutions for—better mental health care. Forty percent of adults in the United States report that they have experienced symptoms of anxiety or depression because ofContinue reading “5 Tips to Find Affordable Therapy”
Stressed About the Environment? Here’s How to Channel Climate Anxiety Into Positivity
It’s no secret that we’re experiencing some concerning changes in our climate, from rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and rising sea levels. On a local level, we’re seeing landfills overwhelmed with plastics; air pollution in our communities from burning fossil fuels; and our drinking water contaminated by heavy metals and chemical byproducts from manufacturing and agriculture. So is itContinue reading “Stressed About the Environment? Here’s How to Channel Climate Anxiety Into Positivity”
The 30 Healthiest Foods to Eat Every Day
Quinoa It may cook like a grain, but quinoa is actually an herbaceous plant. It’s a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids and offers the same energy and satiety you would get from meat, sans the fat or cholesterol. Lentils A protein powerhouse, lentils are flush with folate, a nutrient thatContinue reading “The 30 Healthiest Foods to Eat Every Day”
The 30 Healthiest Foods to Eat Every Day
Barley Another high-fiber cholesterol fighter. On weeknights, use the pearl or quick-cooking variety. More time? Give hulled barley, with its extra layer of bran, a try. Pumpkin The antioxidants in this winter squash keep skin healthy; its potassium helps lower blood pressure.5 Nut Butter Heart-healthy monounsaturated fats abound in these protein-rich spreads, especially peanut and almondContinue reading “The 30 Healthiest Foods to Eat Every Day”
The 30 Healthiest Foods to Eat Every Day!
Oatmeal Oatmeal keeps cholesterol in check, helps fight against heart disease, and keeps you full until lunch, thanks to its soluble fiber. Look for old-fashioned or steel-cut varieties. Avocado You’ll get nearly 20 percent of your daily dose of fiber in one 1/2 cup serving of avocado, plus cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fats.1 Walnuts Walnuts are a solidContinue reading “The 30 Healthiest Foods to Eat Every Day!”
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