Random Acts of Living
“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.”
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Flu, Flu Go Away…
There’s a lot to love about winter. The cool temperatures, although loathed by many, are a refreshing change for others. Ice skating, winter wardrobes, and hot chocolate are some cold weather classics, to name a few. But there is a downside to this wonderful season that’s definitely not pleasant; the coughing, sneezing, and dreary feeling we get, courtesy of the flu bugs that seem to always go around during this time of year.
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Keeping our Bodies in Balance
Mostly, when trying to keep our bodies in balance, we think in terms of feeding it the right amount of fruits and vegetables, and limiting the sweets and sugars. However, there is a scientific method that you can use to help you measure your body’s health….in pH levels.
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Check Your Spots
How many times have you scanned your full self in the mirror, intrigued of finding mysterious moles that have made a home on your skin?
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Blast From the Past
You know that person from your past that broods and tracks you online; heck, they might even keep making new Facebook profiles just to creep up on you to see if you blocking them were a mistake? Whether it be a past boyfriend or an ex-friendship that didn’t end on good terms, we all live with a past that constantly haunts us.
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WEN All Else Fails
I’ve always struggled with hair products. I’ve tried countless shampoos, conditioners, mousses, and serums, but nothing ever seems to make the frizzy waves of hair on my head go away. Yes, many products are able to slightly cover up the dead ends and frizz, but that always seems to take more work than what I’m willing to do.
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How Far Would You Go For a Dead Loved One?
When Jackie DeVita discovered she was dying of brain cancer, she made a shocking request: she took off her wedding ring and asked her unmarried sister, Colleen, to wear it, move into her home, and take her place as wife to her husband, Richard, and mother to her three children.
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Loneliness: Its Effect On Overall Health
Loneliness doesn’t just hurt the heart, it also hurts our health, according to a recent study published in the journal Sleep. Apparently, the link between loneliness and sleep disruptions persisted even in those who were married or had a large family, proving to scientists and that loneliness doesn’t always equate isolation.
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Keep on Keeping On: Give Yourself a Daily Dose of Motivation
It’s overwhelmingly a problem for everyone. It’s enough work to keep the bills paid and food on the table – let alone dragging yourself to the gym or trying to receive a promotion at work! I find it extremely difficult to get motivated with countless tasks on my plate as it. Feeling like you’re in a rut? Well, think again, because it is time to search within yourself for the answer to all of your motivational problems.
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Eating Healthy On the Cheap
Everyone wants two things in their kitchen: healthy food, and lots of food. However, living on a student or a young adult’s budget usually doesn’t afford those luxuries. There are many ways though to stock your fridge with food that is both healthy and cheap!
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Yoga, Yoga, Everywhere…But What Kind is Right for You?
Yoga classes are popping up everywhere, from large health club corporations, to local neighborhood studios, to grocery stores, parks, and even in schools ranging from elementary to high. However, the first time you set foot into a yoga studio and ask to see their schedule, you may be bombarded with the different types of yoga styles that are offered. Confused? First of all, don’t be afraid to ask!
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Are You Getting Your Omegas?
How many of us actually take a supplement or eat enough food rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9 to be considered healthy? These essential fatty acids (EFA’s) are truly essential to your health, each in their own way, and are found in many different sources.
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Rub-A-Dub-Dub….The Best Shampoos for Your Hair (and Budget!)
Curly hair, fine hair, thick hair, frizzy hair, short hair, long hair, medium-as-average-as-it-gets hair…..one thing well all have in common is that it all needs to be washed! However, certain hair needs certain types of shampoos just like different people have different budgets and are willing to spend only certain amounts on their bottle!
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Juicing Your Health
Stores like Jamba Juice have been around for a while now, but currently, the ever popular juicing method is popping up everywhere—from trendy cafes, to health stores, to fad-diet-cleanses, and now….Starbucks is planning to be the next corporation getting on the juice fad!
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Jojoba Oil and ALL the Goodness
For decades, jojoba oil has been used in countless beauty products, such as hair goods, moisturizers and even bath oils. Contrary to its name and texture, jojoba oil is technically a liquid wax that is extracted from the seeds of the Jojoba plant. It can be stored for long periods of time, unlike other oils that have a short shelf life.
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It’s Time to Sweat the Small Stuff
Throughout my two decades of existence, I haven’t been exactly a ray of sunshine (and no one likes to admit that!), but within the last couple of years I have been starting to change my tune. Daily stresses can become overwhelming: stacks of bills to pay, credit card bills racking up and the never-ending struggle to find inner peace as well as the time to nurture close relationships that I hold so dear. I hardly have time to clean my fish’s tank, let alone work on my attitude and paste a smile across my face!
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Beauty Savers for Winter Weather
It’s that time of year again! The crisp fall air is all around us, leaving most of us with a feeling of dryness—either coming from the colder weather outside, or the artificial heat surrounding us in our, homes, schools, and work places. While heat is something we should not take for granted, it can definitely wreak havoc on your skin and hair.
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Hey Mami! Got a Boyfriend?
Sorry to be blunt, but if I’m not your girlfriend, fiancée, or wife, I don’t appreciate you “hey baby-ing” me as I walk down the street. Sound reasonable?
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Sexting & Consequences
It’s hard to believe that 10 years ago the word “sexting” didn’t exist. Heck, with advances in technology, teens are doing the nasty on their camera phones and web cams without you knowing about it!
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One Lonely Heart
Loneliness doesn’t just hurt the heart; it also hurts our health, according to a recent study published in the journal, Sleep. Apparently, the link between loneliness and sleep disruptions persisted even in those who were married or had a large family, proving to scientists that loneliness doesn’t always equate isolation.
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