I work with feng shui clients around the world who struggle with some form of the same draining problem. It’s not the house plumbing or the position of a bed. It’s never colors or doorways or...
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Sunday, May 31, 2015
Why Men Are So Poorly Understood When It Comes To Sex
In this clip from revitalize2015, Dr. Abraham Morgentaler demystifies the truth behind male sexuality. While we've been contemplating the complexities of what women want for decades, it would seem...
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4 Fun Ways To Rock Your Headstand Practice
Finding variety in your inversions will help you develop your core, your balance and your focus in a way you never thought possible. It’s time to play around being upside down! Here are four fun...
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3 Mistakes You're Making On The Treadmill + How To Fix 'Em
While there's a bit of a "rivalry" between treadmill and outdoor runners, it's hard to deny that treadmills are a practical way to get in a quick run when you're busy, not close to a beautiful park...
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The 5 Characteristics Of Couples That Last
As a coach and soon-to-be therapist, I spend a great deal of time and energy studying relationships: what helps them to succeed, what leads to their expiration, and what impedes their growth. I...
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Chia Parfait
'Tis the season for rhubarb! This tart plant is usually used as a fruit, but actually qualifies as a vegetable. Rhubarb is a perennial, which means it grows year after year. This makes it easy to...
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Rich Roll, Dave Asprey & Dr. Garth Davis On How To Live Better
A vegan ultra athlete, a biohacker who enjoys butter in his coffee, and a weight loss surgeon all walk into a room. Is there anything they can agree on when it comes to living a healthy life?...
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Think You Don't Have Time To Follow Your Dreams? Here's The Secret
Between work, plans with friends, and personal leisure time, it can feel impossible to make time for those goals most of us have tucked away in our minds....
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Happy Birthday, Walt Whitman! 19 Of His Greatest Quotes To Inspire You
One of the most influential American poets of all time and the father of free verse, Walt Whitman would have been 196 today. His seminal work Leaves of Grass is the ultimate celebration of life,...
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Saturday, May 30, 2015
How The Oldest Form Of Meditation Can Help Heal Trauma
Dr. James Gordon spoke with Jason Wachob at revitalize2015 about some meditation techniques he uses to help heal victims of trauma in war zones like Gaza. The most ancient form of meditation doesn't...
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How Soda Can Shorten Telomeres
In this clip from revitalize2015, Elissa Epel and Janet Wocojcicki demystify some of the science behind telomeres for us, and how their length can affect our susceptibility to disease and aging....
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No Teen Should Be Put On Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics For Acne. Ever
Dr. Robynne Chutkan's talk on the microbiome at last year's revitalize explained why the gut is the key to health and well-being, a concept that's exploded into the mainstream this year....
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My Father Was A Heroin Addict & I Was Judged For His Mistakes
Mindbodygreen contributor and wellness expert Quentin Vennie spoke at revitalize about his road to recovery after battling addiction to anti-anxiety medication. His struggles began at home in...
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Why The Anti-GMO Movement Isn't Anti-Science
GMOs: genetically modified organisms. Most of us have heard the term, and few of us understand it....
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No Teen Should Be Put On Broad-Spectrum Antiobiotics For Acne. Ever
Dr. Robynne Chutkan's talk on the microbiome at last year's revitalize explained why the gut is the key to health and well-being, a concept that's exploded into the mainstream this year....
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How Money Can Actually Buy You Happiness
You've probably heard the expression "Money can't buy happiness" too many times to count. But what if that conventional wisdom were totally wrong?...
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What Made NBA Champion John Salley Decide To Live A Healthier Life
John Salley has four NBA championship rings, so you know he must be doing something right. Part of his success may be the fact that early in his professional career, he looked around him and realized...
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Shockingly Simple Tricks To Control Your Energy Through Breathing
There's no doubt that breathing is the most powerful, portable healing tool each of us has. Yet too often (thanks to stress), most of us forget to breathe, or at least neglect to do so as deeply as...
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Why You Fight (It's Because You Care)
Diane Hamilton has dedicated her life to practicing Zen and resolving conflicts as a mediator. As she explains in this talk from revitalize, even when arguments seem unsolvable, there are strategies...
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What Most People Get Wrong About Forgiveness
Letting go of anger and pain is no easy feat. But according to Dr. Fred Luskin, Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project, a big part of the problem is that most of us tend to...
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Why I Created A Video Game To Boost Brain Function
Most of us are so glued to our cellphones, email, tablets and more that we've started to include "digital detoxes" in our wellness regimens. But what if technology could be wielded to improve brain...
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The One Thing That Stresses Everyone Out (It's Not What You Think)
Language gives us the capacity to communicate, but it also allows us to develop abstract thoughts about the past and the future, often great sources of stress. In the revitalize clip below,...
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The Case For Butter
Bulletproof Coffee founder Dave Asprey spoke to us at revitalize about his weight loss secrets, one of which is grass-fed butter. Find out more in the clip below!...
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Juice Like A Pro: Two Experts Share Their Secrets
If you want to take your juicing to the next level, it's good to get some tips from the pros. Evolution Fresh founder Jimmy Rosenberg and Moon Juice founder Amanda Chantal Bacon are just that....
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How to Support (and Feed!) Your Vegetarian Kid
Kids declare their independence in all sorts of ways. And one of those totally not destructive and kind of awesome ways is by becoming a vegetarian or vegan. Now, a lot of parents may freak at this declaration. They’ve heard stories from friends about kids going vegetarian or vegan to mask an eating disorder. Or other horror stories concerning the lack of nutrients in a plant-based diet. Well, the majority of these stories are full of bull.
Vegetarian Times reports that both the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Academy of Pediatrics say kids can go vegetarian or vegan with no negative health effects.
So, what’s a parent to do? Just remain calm and talk to your vegetarian kid about his new-found diet, and make certain your child maintains a well-planned, healthy diet. Here are a few, simple talking and action points to consider.
Talk to your vegetarian kid about her decision
There is quite literally, a ton of literature floating around the Internet about just how bad factory farming is and even more literature about how heavy meat diets aren’t quite healthy or sustainable. So, chances are your kid has a good reason for going veg. And even your kid decided to go vegetarian just because he doesn’t like the texture or taste of meat anymore (that was my reasoning when I was 16), his feelings are valid. Listen to your child and try to be patient. The more comfortable your kid is discussing her food preferences, the more she will talk to you about her new, plant-based diet.
Have a conversation about ingredients, label reading, and whole foods
Kids need to understand that being a vegetarian isn’t all about eating a ton of mac and cheese, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Becoming a vegan isn’t all about eating nothing but raw foods. Your kid needs to be willing to learn about what foods are healthy and understand that his new diet, just like his old diet, needs to be balanced. And that means eating plenty of whole foods, plant and grain-based proteins, and more. Also: if your new vegetarian kid isn’t used to reading labels, she needs to go to label reading school right now. She needs to learn about crumby additives (like carrageenan) and that things like beef stock, lard, and milk can pop up in the most unexpected of places.
Get cooking
This is such a good time to teach your kid how to cook. Cooking will help him understand how certain foods work together and how to season meals. (This way, when he goes to college, he isn’t living off frozen vegetarian meals and soup cartons.) And even if you don’t decide to go veggie like your kid, you will learn a few healthy cooking tips in the process. Going vegetarian or vegan definitely changes the way you view food and opens you up to different eating possibilities.
Do you have a vegetarian kid or a vegan child? How did the transition go in your house?
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Natural Meat Producer Applegate Farms Bought By Spam Maker, Hormel
In its largest ever acquisition, Hormel Foods is buying Applegate Farms for a reported $775 million. Hormel Foods owns brands like Spam, Dinty Moore, Jennie-O, and Skippy, making Applegate Farms the company’s only exclusively organic and natural brand.
“A growing number of consumers are choosing natural and organic products. This deal allows us to expand the breadth of our protein offerings to provide consumers more choice,” said Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer at Hormel Foods in a statement. “The Applegate team has built a great brand, and consumers can rest assured there will not be any changes to the way Applegate meats are raised and produced. Together, we can provide a faster path to expanded offerings in this high-growth category.”
Applegate Farms will still operate as a stand alone company at its headquarters in Bridgewater, N.J. The company has about 100 employees.
“Over the last 28 years Applegate has brought transparency and clean ingredients to American favorites and classics like hot dogs, bacon and deli meat,” Stephen McDonnell, Applegate founder and long-time CEO said in a statement. “It was my mission from the start to change the way we think about meat – how it’s raised and produced – and this agreement is definitely a continuation of that mission.”
McDonnell, who tried his hand at vegetarianism in the 70s, declared himself a meat lover for life and started what today is one of the largest producers of natural and organic prepared meats. The company raises livestock without antibiotics and hormones. Livestock are also fed a 100 percent vegetarian diet with no animal byproducts and their feed is free of GMOs, synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Plus, the meat is free of nitrites, nitrates, and fillers. And with the exception of Applegate’s corndogs, as of July 2015, all products are free of genetically modified ingredients.
Similar acquisitions continue to happen as huge food brands try and expand into the organic and natural marketplace. Last year, General Mills bought Annie’s Homegrown for a reported $820 million. The company, which was founded in 1989, has grown to $204 million in food sales as a result of a growing interest in organic foods.
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7 Best Herbs for Skin Health
It’s herb season. Whether you grow them yourself or pick them up at your local market, fresh herbs are a spring/summer mainstay. And they aren’t just for salads anymore. Did you know herbs for skin hold therapeutic benefits too?
Plant oils and extracts are the basis of nontoxic beauty products. Aloe, jojoba, rose, and lavender are a few healthy cosmetic ingredients regularly spied on labels. How about rosemary, mint, even licorice? Yes, all of these have their place in skincare too.
Herbs are made into oils, hydrosols, and extracts and used in cosmetics. As with other plant and flower ingredients, herbs hold their own health benefits. Let’s take a look.
7 Best Herbs for Skin
1. Lemongrass: Due to this herb’s natural antibacterial and astringent properties it is often used in skincare for acne. It is milder than chemical ingredients, but is powerful and can be too strong for sensitive skin. Aromatherapy benefits include tension relief and invigoration. Try Acure Organics Oil Control Facial Moisturizer.
2. Licorice: Dealing with rosacea, acne, or irritation? Licorice root may help. This herb holds the power to soothe skin and calm inflammation. It also protects against infection. Try Dr. Alkaitis Nourishing Treatment Oil to tame troubled skin.
3. Rosemary: This herb is super yummy. And guess what? Skin loves it too. Its antiseptic qualities make it ideal for use in acne treatments. But Rosemary is most widely used in hair care for its ability to stimulate hair growth and strengthen the hair. Have dandruff or dry scalp? Rosemary is said to help with that too. Try John Masters Organics Lavender Rosemary Shampoo and Kahina Antioxidant Mask.
4. Sage: As with the other herbs we’ve covered so far, Sage is antibacterial and antifungal making it suitable for acne prone skin types. Sage is also high in antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory which helps to prevent premature aging. Try Dr. Hauschka Sage Bath and Dr. Hauschka Quince Body Moisturizer.
5. Mint: Mint may be a bit strong for sensitive skin, but it works wonders on pimples. Antiseptic, antipruritic (relieves itching), and reduces swelling, Mint cleanses and calms blemishes. Also great for bug bites. Try Dr. Alkaitis Organic Soothing Gel and Zoe Organics Insect Repellent Oil.
6. Basil: This Caprese salad essential is also an effective skin tone booster. Basil’s zestiness revs up dull looking skin and hair. Try Pai Echium & Macadamia Replenishing Day Cream.
7. Eucalyptus: Often used to heal wounds and sore muscles, Eucalyptus is also used to prevent and treat skin infections. This herb is another effective natural insect repellent. Try Rahua Body Shower Gel.
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7 Summer Cocktails Perfect for Serving Up in a Mason Jar
It’s time to start planning your summertime entertaining. From BBQs and cookouts to evening cocktail parties and supper clubs, summertime is definitely the season for hosting and attending parties and get togethers. Nothing says summer entertaining more than summer cocktails–and even more so when you serve them in mason jars.
To offer you up some summertime cocktail inspiration, here are some of our favorite picks for summer cocktails. Whether you like the more retro classic approach to your imbibing or you are looking for something completely new, then read on to discover your new summertime mason jar drink of choice.
- Spiked Arnold Palmer – I can never decide between iced tea or lemonade and that’s the beauty of an Arnold Palmer, which is a mixture of both. Add some mint and vodka for an very refreshing adult version.
- Bing Cherry Mojitos – One of my favorite summertime fruits is the bing cherry. They are so sweet and decadent that I usually freeze some for a treat in the cold of winter. This tasty recipe pays homage to that complex decadence that is the bing cherry.
- Watermelon Sidecar – Nothing else quite says summer like a juicy watermelon (or summer cocktails). This recipe calls for whirled watermelon chunks in a Sidecar made with brandy and Cointreau.
- French 75 - A champagne cocktail is a must have for any brunch and a lemony French 75 is a refreshing twist to the ubiquitous brunch Mimosa.
- Blueberry and Cucumber Moscow mule variation – Cucumbers and blueberries are two more of Mother Nature’s delicious summertime bounty. Combine both in an ice cold Moscow Mule, which is made from ginger beer (not ginger ale), vodka and lime juice.
- Mint Julep – The sweet bourbon Mint Julep is the ultimate among summer cocktails. It’s the perfect sipping on the porch drink and which you simply must top with a maraschino cherry.
- Ginger Shandie – A Shandie, for the uninitiated, is a cocktail of made from combining beer with any carbonated beverage. This recipe combine Hoegaarden beer, ginger beer and zesty lemon for a beverage that’s just perfect for casual BBQs or outdoor dining.
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Banish Wilted, Yellow Leaves on Your Plants for Good
No gardener likes to see their plants rocking yellow leaves. Yellow leaves indicate that your plant is not feeling so hot. Luckily, yellow leaves can be remedied, but you may have to do some detective work to discover the exact reason your plant is feeling under the weather. To make your detective work a tad easier, we’ve rounded up a few common reasons why plant leaves turn yellow.
You’ve got pests
You know how when you feel kind of sick with a bug your skin can appear yellow? Pests can do that to plants, too. Pests on plants are easy to spot. Also: You’ll know pests are the problem when you see leaves with a yellow hue that also have holes. You can get rid of pests by spraying leaves with neem oil, or an organic insect killing soap.
Overwatering vs. underwatering
Overwatering: If your leaves are yellow and wilted, you’re giving them too much water. Fix the problem by adding sand to your soil to help improve soil drainage, or replant the plant in a raised bed.
Dehydration: If you’ve got dry leaves that are crunchy, get the watering can. Most plants need at least 1 inch of water a week.
Not enough sun
If your leaves are faded and droopy, get your plants into some direct sunlight.
Your plants lack nutrients
Potassium deficiency: If your leaves’ tips and edges are yellow, you can solve the problem by placing citrus rinds in soil at the base of the plant. Follow with compost.
Nitrogen deficiency: If the tips and center vein in your leaves are yellow, add organic compost, coffee grounds, or manure to the soil.
Calcium deficiency: If leaves appear misshapen, the soil may be acidic or alkaline. Use gypsum for alkaline soil and lime for acidic soil.
Zinc deficiency: If leaves have a slight discoloration between large veins, spray them with kelp extract.
Iron deficiency: If leaves are yellow and feature small, green veins, you need to look into your soil’s pH level. Lower it to under 7 and reduce the phosphorus in the soil.
Magnesium deficiency: If you see some unusual white strips along a leaf’s veins, add magnesium-rich organic compost to the soil, or add lime or Epsom salt to the soil.
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Christina Hendricks is Adorable in this Sesame Street Clip [Video]
You may be experiencing “Mad Men” withdrawal. Well, Sesame Street is here to prop you up with this awesome Christina Hendricks clip.
Hendricks does a pretty spot-on bit with Elmo in the below video about technology. Basically, Hendricks has the same problem we do — there’s just too much of it to keep track of!
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Nation’s Largest School Districts Ditch Styrofoam Trays, School Lunches Get Eco Upgrade
Polystyrene Styrofoam trays are being phased out of use from six of the nation’s largest school systems, getting replaced with lunch trays made from recycled newsprint that can be later composted.
Styrofoam, which is the brand name of the polystyrene trays made by Dow Chemical, are petroleum-based, and can take hundreds of years to break down in landfills. Polystyrene products are now a major source of marine debris, as well as a cause of air pollution.
The Urban School Food Alliance, “a coalition that includes the school systems of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade, Dallas and Orlando,” will begin to use the alternative trays, by January, reports the Washington Post, even despite the price difference, “school districts across the country have clung to polystyrene trays because they are cheaper than compostable containers, costing an average of four cents each compared with 12 cents apiece for plates that can be composted.”
But the Urban School Food Alliance was able to source the compostable trays at just 4.9 cents per tray, making the move away from polystyrene achievable.
“We decided to grow our way out of a problem, to use our power as buyers to join with other large cities and use that purchasing power to move the market,” Eric Goldstein, chief executive of the Office of School Support Services at the New York City Department of Education told the Post. “It started out being three times more expensive, but now it’s a wash.”
The six school systems do a huge amount of business in food and utensils, around $550 million per year. That buying power made it feasible to switch to the environmentally friendly trays. And the move is expected to have a significant impact as well, removing 225 million polystyrene trays from landfills, according to organizers. The new trays are FDA approved and has five compartments, according to the Washington Post, “with a section for a drink in the middle to balance the weight of a typical meal. It is designed to be easy to handle, even by the youngest students.”
The Urban School Food Alliance serves more than 3 million students a year in 4,500 schools. Other school districts have shown interest in the trays and may also make moves away from foam trays.
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8 Stunning Destination Picnic Ideas for Your Next Outdoor Meal
Lay down your blanket and pop a basket open: it’s time for a picnic. With stunning natural beauty as your backdrop and Mother Earth as your table, picnics are an easy, casual way to enjoy the outdoors. America is full of inspiring parks where you can leisurely loll away the afternoon. Use these destination picnic ideas to plan the perfect afternoon of al fresco eating with the ones you love.
- Point Dume in Malibu, California – Just around the corner from Los Angeles you’ll find one of the most magnificent beaches in the world. Don’t you dare eat at the picnic tables by the parking lot – instead, bring a shade canopy or umbrella and dine on the immaculate white sand beach to the sound of crashing waves.
- Golden Gardens in Seattle, Washington – A late afternoon or early evening picnic is best for this glorious waterfront park, which features a stunning western vista of the Olympic Mountains. Watch the sun drop past the snow-capped peaks, and bring marshmallows to roast in the fire pits.
- Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts – Thoreau’s favorite hangout is still a tranquil escape today, and just a half-hour drive from Boston. Spend the afternoon nibbling on simple New England fare, bring along a poetry book to read, and “breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.”
- La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California – You might want to bring padded seats to this picnic spot, one of the most spectacular strips of the California coastline. Snack on fresh fruit salad and fish tacos as you watch the surfers ride the waves, watch for migrating whales, and savor inspiring views of the craggy, cliff-laden coastline.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City – NYC is packed with great places for picnic ideas, but this iconic setting takes the crowd. Stretch out in a grassy field with a view of the celebrated bridge and the Manhattan skyline. You’ll find plenty of trendy artisan food shops nearby to pack up your picnic basket.
- Mount Battie in Camden Maine – Load a backpack full of picnic treats and sandwiches, and embark on the easy one-hour hike to the top of the mountain – or simply hop in the car and drive up. From your picnic blanket, you’ll be able to see panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, including the three harbors of Camden, Rockport and Rockland.
- Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country – Float to your perfect picnic spot on this beloved river, a slow-rolling beauty just south of Austin that is known for tubing. Sheer limestone cliffs and scattered trees provide shade – but you’ll probably need some ice-cold beer to cool off just in case. Plan ahead and rent an extra tube to float your picnic basket and cooler.
- Eldorado Canyon State Park in Denver, Colorado – Weekdays are the best time for a picnic in this inspiring setting, which features breathtaking views of the canyon. Find places for picnic ideas along the banks of South Boulder Creek, and visit the interpretive center before you pack it up and go home.
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