Posts Tagged ‘ Health ’

The knowledge of giving yourself a breast exam could potentially save your life. Early detection is an important key to fighting this deadly disease and this easy 5 step guide* will show you the way! ☼ Step one: Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms...
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Meditation refers to a group of techniques, such as mantra meditation, relaxation response, mindfulness meditation, and Zen Buddhist meditation. Most meditation techniques started from Eastern religious or spiritual traditions and today many people use meditation for spiritual guidance to healing the body and the mind.  Although there are many techniques, they have four major...
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Every year, like many others, I begin to think about what resolutions I want to make this year. I normally make a resolution so absurd and so unrealistic that I never think twice about it after the New Year actually begins. This year marks a new page, a new start, and a new challenge....
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As I traveled to another part of Texas for Thanksgiving this year, I felt an anxiousness rise up within me as I passed by Christmas decorations and  billboards full of sales ads getting ready for the famous Black Friday.  I thought to myself, “Where did the time go and why is everything moving so...
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I recently took my final exams for my first block of classes. Stress was finally a factor in my academic life. However, I have been stressed before, but not to this magnitude. It was like a volcano erupting and destroying everything that I had previously built. My mountain of confidence was shaken like an...
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The first step in managing stress is to understand the symptoms.  Signs of stress include anger, chest pain, headaches, heart palpitations, irritability, joint pain, muscle tension, shortness of breath, sweating, and an upset stomach. Different factors of stress affect people in different ways. Something that may be stressful to one person may not be...
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With the summer months coming to an end and the hectic days of starting a new school year winding down, we often forget the importance of keeping in shape and eating healthy. Sure, it would be nice to get home after a long crazy day and toss yourself on the sofa with the remote...
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Celebrated on the first Monday of September, Labor Day has long been known as the day family and friends gather together to enjoy one last outdoor celebration as the summer season winds down. As with any celebration, there seems to always be one person who gets stuck in the kitchen. If this person is...
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Much like our bodies, our brains need to be exercised to stay healthy. Exercising your brain helps you stay sharp and maintain a mental well-being.  Here are a few methods to get your mind working. Pick up a book. Reading helps stimulate the imagination. A good book is much like a good movie and...
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Summer is well under way and the heat here in Houston isn’t letting us forget it. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any hotter.  Check out these recipes that are sure to sizzle. Sizzling Fajitas Ingredients: 1 can (46 oz) pineapple juice 1 bottle (10 oz) soy sauce 1-cup sweet chili sauce 2...
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