Let Your Inner Phoenix Out
For those of you who are unfamiliar with or who need a refresher about, the story of the phoenix comes from Greek mythology and is the story of a bird that bursts into flames and then rises again from the ashes. It’s a symbol of rebirth, change, renewal, and most of all, rising above . . . . Continue Reading
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Body image, dieting, food and compulsive behaviors can all be warped into a mess of intense emotions and self-destructive habits that evolve into what commonly characterize eating disorders.The week of February 22 is considered National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness Week), and the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) has scheduled a variety of events specifically . . . . Continue Reading
Tennis Pro Monica Seles Talks about Binge-Eating
Monica Seles is the Yugoslav former tennis champion who won 9 Grand Slam competitions and 53 singles titles before her 2008 retirement. She is a celebrated athlete who is a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. In 1990, Seles became the youngest-ever French Open champion at the age of 16. She went on to win . . . . Continue Reading
Creative Social Rehabilitation: Covering Up Jailhouse Tattoos
(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) Sometimes – many times – it’s the small things that can make the biggest difference. One group in Poland recognizes this and is doing something unconventional: helping former prisoners put their past behind them with a little . . . . Continue Reading
Does Binge Watching Causes Binge Eating?
Researchers describe binge eating as eating a large amount of food in a short period of time (without a harmful purging episode). A recent study has found new evidence that suggests binge eaters are likely to experience more episodes of compulsive eating while watching television. The study was published in the January 2014 issue of Eating Behaviors, and . . . . Continue Reading
11 Signs You’re an Enlightened Woman
Enlightened, conscious women aren’t perfect – and they know it. But they are working to be the best self they can be, with a grace and fearlessness that others don’t possess. Here are 11 signs you’re an enlightened woman. #1. You know that growing is a process Enlightened, aware women know that personal-growth takes time . . . . Continue Reading
Fast Food Affects More Than Just Your Waistline
Fast Food Affects More Than Just Your Waistline You might have seen a post shared on Facebook that McDonald’s is getting rid of their famous Big Mac, as well as other popular menu items like their apple pie and even the ability to ‘super-size’ your meal. While it’s true that this billion-dollar fast food staple . . . . Continue Reading
New Hepatitis C Treatment Boasts Incredible Cure Rate
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the United States, and Hepatitis C is so closely related to drug abuse due to that fact it is most commonly spread by shared needles among drug abusers. Now, an amazing new study that is currently underway has recorded an incredible 97% cure rate by . . . . Continue Reading
13 Hacks to Becoming a Morning Person
If you’re a night owl, chances are you just don’t *get* morning people. Well, with a little dedication and action, you, too, can learn to be more energetic and spritely in the morning. Here are 13 hacks to becoming a morning person. 1. Practice good sleep hygiene One of the best ways to ensure . . . . Continue Reading
How Smoking Affects Your Sleep
Looking for more good reasons to finally kick that nasty smoking habit, I mean, other than wrinkles, yellow teeth and fingers, and heart disease? Well, lack of restorative sleep is yet another drawback to smoking – and yet another valid reason to throw away your cigarettes for good. Addiction Biology published a study that observed . . . . Continue Reading