“You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”
~ Walter Hagen
The slow food movement originated in Italy in 1986, and Slow Food, a non-profit, eco-gastronomic organization was officially created in 1989. The antithesis of fast food, Slow Food is focused on reminding people of local foods, where they come from, their different tastes and how we affect the rest of the world by what we eat…
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Though it can be a giant nuisance, sweating is generally healthy and often necessary. Not only does it cool the body, but it also eliminates toxins.
Sweat is produced by glands in the skin, which respond to not only heat, but also stress, anger, nervousness and a host of other conditions. Bacteria that love this sweat grow and multiply, and as they break down the sweat fluids, they produce that unpleasant odor.
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With the weather warming up, you’re probably getting out that deodorant a lot more. But are you slowly poisoning your body?
Some gigantic problems with antiperspirant
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I do yoga so that I can stay flexible enough to kick my own arse if necessary.
~Betsy Cañas Garmon
From helping with asthma to lowering blood pressure, the physical benefits of yoga are incredibly varied and abundant.
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Yoga is invigoration in relaxation. Freedom in routine. Confidence through self control. Energy within and energy without.
~Ymber Delecto
Ah, yoga…it is not just for the super flexible and fit. Numerous studies show how even a basic and relaxing yoga practice can benefit you emotionally on many levels.
An Oxford study found that yoga breathing restores energy better than relaxation or visualization.1 Also, like any workout, it stimulates the blood flow, heats up muscles and releases endorphins, giving you a feel good energy boost.
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