Pesticides. They contaminate soil, water, ground, and other flora. In addition to killing insects or weeds, pesticides can be harmful to birds, fish, useful insects such as bees, and other flora. And in case you aren’t yet convinced, they’r…
Signs of Iodine Deficiency That Should Never Be Ignored, from Mood Imbalances to Headaches
When someone is diagnosed with goiter, it tells us that a person may be suffering from an iodine deficiency. Goiter refers to abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland due to hyperthyroidism, lack of iodine in the body causing hypothyroidism or other disorder producing enlargement of the thyroid. But you shouldn’t wait for a goiter to…
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What This ‘Divine Herb’ Does to Your Blood, Liver, and Brain
Holy basil is known as “the queen of all herbsâ€� because of its powerful therapeutic, stress relieving and immune-boosting properties. Its botanical name is Oicimum sanctum, but it goes by many other names too, including holy basil, tulsi, Green tulsi, sacred basil and Ocimum tenuiflorum. This powerful herb has been used for 3,000 years by…
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Balsamic Mustard Baked Tempeh
I’ve mentioned a couple times this summer that I haven’t been doing much cooking. I’ve been having my meals at home, though, which begs the question of, what the heck am I eating? The answer is bowls: lots and lots of bowls. Usually with components (like grains, beans and roasted veggies) that I batch cook…
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Meet Janice Lorraine, Australia’s Oldest Body Builder
Janice Lorraine from Granville Australia is no ordinary grandmother of three.[1] At the age of 75, she has accumulated 23 bodybuilding titles in just under 20 years. Lorraine first took up Weight Resistance Training (WRT) at age 55 to combat the signs of aging. After observing an elderly woman experiencing mobility issues, Lorraine became determined to stay…
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EPA is Now Allowing Asbestos Back Into Manufacturing?
Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that can be weaved into fabrics. It was primarily used in fire-resistant clothing and insulation.[1] Â Chances are if a school was built before1980, it probably contains asbestos. Almost half of all US schools were constructed between 1950 and 1969. At that time the use of asbestos in construction was very…
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Waves of Plastic Rubbish Splash Onto Shore of Philippine Bay
While soaking up the sun and listening to the relaxing sounds of crashing waves on the beach, you probably don’t want to think about how the ocean has basically become one gigantic bowl of garbage soup. Every single day, plastic spreads into our oceans in the name of profit and convenience. Environmentalists and so many…
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5 Must-Do Hikes in New Hampshire
One of the reasons we moved to New Hampshire over 12 years ago was because of the accessibility of the outdoors. There’s so many things to do outside no matter what the season. Hiking is one of our favorite things. Before kids, Ron and I would load up the car with dog and backpacks and […]
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New Research Says Magic Mushrooms Actually Turn Off Part Of The Brain That Causes Depression
For thousands of years, humans have consumed psilocybin mushrooms for their psychoactive “tripping” effects. Seen primarily as a recreational drug, most people eat them for the euphoria and the visuals. But science is revealing that the humble mushroom is actually useful for more than a good time. Controlled studies have revealed that magic mushrooms can…
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Gay Teacher Shuts Down Homophobic Mom Who Pulled Her Kids from His Class
There’s a viral story making its rounds about a gay teacher who fabulously shut down a homophobic mom who pulled her kids from his drama class – and his response is exactly what you would expect from a gay drama teacher. It all started when… A mother in Kidderminister, England decided against sending her kids…
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10-Year-Old Girl Almost Dies After Painkiller Triggers Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
We often share eye-opening stories and talk a lot about the potential side effects of many medication – especially ones that have become commonplace and are prescribed so freely. The story we’re sharing today further highlights the potentially fatal dangers of painkillers that are currently on the market. In January 2017, then-8-year-old Alexa Juckiewicz-Caspell from…
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Putting Up Christmas Decorations Early Can Actually Make You Happier
We all know that one individual who gets excited about Christmas while the rest of us are enjoying the heat of summer. We’re camping, swimming, boating and catching rays. They drive us crazy with their ” __ Days until Christmas” countdown on Facebook. Maybe that person is you. Before you judge your neighbor’s premature enjoyment…
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Podcast 145 | Challenges
By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Joshua & Ryan talk about their personal challenges, and they answer the following questions…
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5-Year-Old Calls 911 To Save Dad’s Life But Her Call Is Cracking Everyone Up
Emergency call 911 dispatchers have an incredibly tough job. Spending their days (or nights) fielding frantic calls from distressed people in their worst times, they have to be quick-thinkers, efficient communicators, and above all, stay cool under pressure. We wouldn’t blame them for feeling worn out because of their high-pressure jobs! Recently, however, an emergency…
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Mindfulness not your thing? Why not try mindLESSness
I’m sure that by now you would’ve heard of mindfulness. But if not, basically it is a technique that draws on Buddhist practices that teaches you how to be in the moment. Since most of us these days are stress heads this technique provided a useful way to escape and de-stress. Mostly it involves a…
Weekend Reading, 8.12.18
This week has flown by, and as I watched it pass I definitely sensed that the slowness of summer was giving way to the busier energy of fall. We’re not there yet, I know. But it’s coming. I got my first two DI rotation placements, which means that I now have a sense of my…
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Last Week’s Workouts
I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately and last week’s workouts show it. My parents were visiting for 2 weeks. During a lot of that time, we played tourist a lot. I ate weird to me foods, my routine was messed up and everything was off. We had a great time but even […]
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Your Five Most Precious Resources
By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
A simple life involves, perhaps above anything else, the deliberate use of resources. To inspire you in that effort, we fashioned a handy acronym to help you identify and budget your most precious resources…
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7-Day Low-Carb Sugar Detox Meal Plan to Fight Weight Gain, Type 2 Diabetes
Low carb diets come in many colors, flavors, and popular names! The Atkins, Ketogenic, and other low-carb-high-fat diets are all example of low carb diets. This type of diet, as stated in its name, limits the amount of carbohydrates you eat, usually to ~50g of carbohydrates per day.[1] They’re often replaced with foods that are…
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New Research Says Cannabis is Extremely Effective Against Depression and PTSD
Marijuana and the United States government have had a rocky relationship for the last 70 or so years, but now, it’s becoming clear that cannabis can actually help the very people the government has damaged through endless warfare. As many as 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans return home with Post-traumatic stress disorder, a…
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Vegan Dumpling Bowls with Quick Pickled Radishes & Almond Miso Sauce
I’m already big fan of semi-homemade vegan recipes—those concoctions that rely halfway on all of the great plant-based products that are available these days, and halfway on homemade touches. With New York suspended in a heatwave, and my desire to cook already relatively low, I’m more partial than ever to these kinds of meals. This…
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Vegan Dumpling Bowls with Quick Pickled Radishes & Almond Miso Sauce
I’m already big fan of semi-homemade vegan recipes—those concoctions that rely halfway on all of the great plant-based products that are available these days, and halfway on homemade touches. With New York suspended in a heatwave, and my desire to cook already relatively low, I’m more partial than ever to these kinds of meals. This…
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Mum Who Took Illegal Cannabis Oil to Battle Terminal Cancer Given the All-Clear
Finding out that you are medically ill can be devastating, especially if the diagnosis is fatal. That’s what happened for 52-year-old Joy Smith. Two years ago, on August of 2016, her doctors diagnosed her with an incurable stomach and bowel cancer and told Joy that she would have around six weeks left to live –…
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Rat lungworm infects 12 across U.S., CDC finds
Editr’s Note: As of time of publication, federal health officials have reported 12 patients affected by the rat lungworm parasite (not counting several cases in Hawaii where the risk is already elevated compared to other states). Below you’ll findcrucial information for protecting yourself- especially if you eat produce from your own garden or a farmer’s…
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Can You Hear Us Now?
By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
All three of our simple-living books are now available as audiobooks…
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Mango Turmeric Recovery Smoothie
This is a sponsored post on behalf of MegaFood®. As a MegaBlogger, I receive compensation and products. All thoughts and opinions are my own. You hit your paces. Your splits are negative. You’re out there daily, sweating it out, doing the hard work to become a better, faster runner. After your workout, you hit the showers and […]
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