If you read the article, 10 Disgusting Ways To Create Less Waste, you may remember disgusting way #5: Don’t use soap in the shower. Soaps, body washes, and scrubs all come with packaging and substances that are essentially wasted. Aside from decreasing waste, I stopped using soap in the shower for the same reason I stopped …
A mantra, by definition, is “a sound, word, or phrase that is repeated by someone who is praying or meditating” or “a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses someone’s basic beliefs” (Source: Merriam-Webster). In traditional Hinduism and Buddhism, mantras are spoken in Sanskrit and are considered very sacred. In the US, we …
In the previous article, Practical Meditation Part 1: The Purpose And Benefits Of Meditating, we discussed the benefits of meditation. Here in Part 2, we describe a simple, effective way to practice meditation on a regular basis. The first thing to note is the word “practice”. Meditation is not something you do once and conquer. …
You know very well that you must do cardio to burn fat, reduce stress, improve blood circulation, and keep your heart healthy. You also know you must do strength training to build muscle that reduces fat, improves joint movements, and provides general strength. But have you ever considered that you must also exercise your mind? …
Detoxification (or “detox”) is a natural process that our bodies use to cleanse and purify our cells, tissues, and organs. Everyday we are bombarded by substances that harm our bodies and pose long-term health risks. These substances are considered toxins and can be found in the air we breath, the water we drink, the food we eat, …
