Most people are familiar with the traditional uses for lemons to soothe sore throats and add some citrus flavor to our foods. However the diversity of applications for lemons far exceeds general knowledge. Here are just a few examples: High Blood Pressure Lemon contains potassium which controls high blood pressure and reduces the effect of nausea and dizziness. Mental Health Lemon water can also prep up your mood and relieve you from … [Read more...]
Quote of the Day: 7/31/13 – Philip Zimbardo
“The greatest gift that you can give to others and to yourself is time. Embrace the gift of time whether you give it or receive it.” … [Read more...]
Food For Thought…
Easy Ways To Detox This Weekend (And They Don’t Involve Juicing!)
1. Take a break from technology. Sure, living in a connected world has its perks, but there's the flip side, too. We're often not present in the moment, because we're lost in screens. Try a mini-tech detox: can you switch off your phone during dinner time? Maybe for 24 hours during the weekend? Try a few variations to see which one gives you the biggest boost and works best with your life. 2. Detox your vocabulary. As the saying goes: Watch … [Read more...]
Food For Thought…
Free Electricity For Peru’s Poorest
The country of Peru is looking to provide free electricity to over 2 million of its poorest citizens by harvesting energy from the sun. Energy and Mining Minister Jorge Merino said that the National Photovoltaic Household Electrification Program will provide electricity to poor households through the installation of photovoltaic panels. The first part of the program aims to provide solar systems to 500,000 extremely poor households in areas that … [Read more...]
Four Reasons Having A Baby Can Make You A Better Yogi
1. Dhyana - moments of stillness become even more valuable and appreciated once you are chasing 'round after a little one. 2. Pranayama - inhale, exhale. A deep breath can be a lifesaver. We all have bad days, taking a deep breath or 20 can really help. Babies feed off the energy around them. So if you are frustrated or feeling overwhelmed, baby feels it too. Even recent studies have been done to show how breathing slowly and calmly can … [Read more...]
Seven Steps To Enlightenment
Below is a brief, 7-step guide to finding yourself in times of chaos, big and small: Step 1: Feel the ground beneath your feet. First chakra. Practice stillness and simplicity. And breathe. Step 2: Stay true to who you are. Second chakra. Continue to create and express yourself. Make time for your practice, your outlets, your passions. Step 3: Focus on what's important. Third chakra. Harness your determination. Why do you aim to accomplish all … [Read more...]
What Can You Grow In a Pot?
Growing your own food is exciting, not only because you get to see things grow from nothing into ready-to-eat fruits and veggies, but you also don’t have to worry about the pesticides they might contain, and you definitely cut down on the miles they and you have to travel. However, not everyone is lucky enough to have a garden. So, what can you grow in a pot? Tree fruits - apples, figs, pears. Citrus fruits - dwarf oranges, … [Read more...]
How Do You Deal With Technology and Your Teenager?
As parents, it’s nothing like how we thought it was going to be, and we’ve expressed concern for years about not receiving a “how to” manual. The hardest job in the world, and no formal training to be had. How can that be? The little training we did get came from our own parents. We learned how to communicate, how to show love, how to express emotions, how to follow through goals, and how to be a person, in general, by existing in our own … [Read more...]
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