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Okinawa, an island southwest of Japan's main landmass, is known as a Blue Zone – a longevity hot spot, a place where people live healthier and longer. And more broadly, the nation of Japan was found to have the longest average life expectancy (just over 84 years) of anywhere in the world, according to a July 2020 study. More recently,…
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Do you ever take time out of your day to stop and think about what you’re doing and what you’re living for? Do you like what you see? Simply put, are you practicing lucidity? What it means to practice lucidity While some people are proud of reducing their lucidity, or do it because they believe it will take away the emotional pain…
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One of the most fun ways to combat brain aging is by dancing. That’s right – on top of being great exercise for your body, dancing is also wonderful for your inner universe. It’s an amazing, fun way of keeping your brain sharp and flexible. And age doesn’t matter. In fact, dancing is one of the best ways for older people to keep the…
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Read the first part of the article Emotional & mindless eating The flip side of mindful eating is mindless eating. When you aren’t bringing consciousness or attention to your relationship with food, you’re more likely to eat on autopilot. And in a toxic food culture, that usually leads to some pretty unhealthy choices.…
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When it comes to the brain’s chemical messengers (neurotransmitters), nothing compares to dopamine. A neurotransmitter that activates the brain’s pleasure and reward centers, dopamine plays an important role in stimulating motivation, psychic energy and drive. Because of its effects on the brain’s pleasure centers, it’s not…
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Summary: when we talk about food, we typically focus on what we’re eating. Kale, good. Donuts, bad. But how we’re eating is also important. Are we wolfing down our food while driving or scrolling through Instagram? Are we using food to distract ourselves from unwanted feelings? Or are we eating consciously and gratefully, nourishing our…
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It’s easy to tether to victimhood sometimes. This becomes even more true when there has been some sort of suffering experienced by several generations in your lineage. Trauma imprints itself and then transfers epigenetically. That is why the work of healing is something that can heal the trauma and suffering of your ancestors just as much…
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Inflammation is a key part of your body’s immune response. It’s an indication that your body is aiming to protect itself from harmful agents, such as bacteria, viruses and toxins. Without inflammation, wounds would fester and simple infections would become deadly. Acute inflammation, which occurs in response to tissue injury, is a type of…
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How old were you when you stopped wanting to become a superhero when you grew up? As childish as this dream may seem now, there’s no denying that this is the period of our life when our souls were at their most vibrant, innocent, and energetic – before they grew weary from the harsh realities of the world. However, despite all the…
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Baking soda is a necessary-have in any homesteader’s pantry because it’s used as an ingredient for cakes, cookies and other baked goods. In a pinch, baking soda can also be used to keep your teeth clean and to get rid of bad odors in your drains or trash cans. Bellow are 14 amazing uses for baking soda on your homestead. It can get…
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