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The Many Reasons to Quit Smoking

I successfully gave up smoking several years ago now, and like most other former smokers, I just wish I had stopped sooner. It is not just because of all the health problems it causes and what a thoroughly anti-social habit it is (that was a major reason for me to quit),  but other factors applied as well. I am a vegan, and I discovered fairly recently that cigarettes very often contain animal products (besides the tobacco, and a great host of other harmful substances. If you ever wonder what goes into a cigarette, you may as well ask what doesn’t go into them!) Read more

Gorgeous Hairstyles Meant for Weddings

A special day requires you to look your absolute best, especially if you’re the blossoming bride. Searching for a hairstyle sure is easier than finding your soul mate, so whether you are a bride-to- be, a maid of honor, one of the bridesmaids or simply a wedding hobbyist slash fanatic, these hairstyles to be presented will bring out a beautiful look that is just perfect for weddings and walking down the aisle. Read more

Bath Recipes to Promote Wellness

Baths are nature’s way of relaxing us and making us feel better. After a stressful day at work a hot bubble bath always feels good. This not only relaxes us but also takes the stress of the day away. Soaking in a tub of hot water relives anxiety, emotional fatigue and tension. Add whole herbs to the water for added comfort and relaxation. Read more

The Illogical Fear of Death

Death is a concept that seems, on its surface, concrete and finite–easily defined and described. The best definition we humans–who admittedly do not understand most things about the universe around them–can propose is in fact a simple one; the end of a life, or when a living thing ceases to live. Read more

Benefits of Small Group Exercising

Physical fitness is undoubtedly one of the most important concerns for many, especially considering the rampant and overt obesity problem in the United States. People of all ages should be working to improve their physical and mental health by staying as active as possible. Exercising in small groups can be very beneficial to anyone for a number of different reasons.  Read more

The Power of the Walk

Last year, one of my college roommates told me that her parents started walking the neighborhood regularly and that they both ended up losing 10-20 lbs. Everyone’s body is different and will react differently to different amounts of exercise and other life changes, and who knows, maybe they were seriously dieting as well. However, I love walking anyway, so it doesn’t really matter to me exactly how much weight they lost. Read more

Work Harder, Be Happier

This past year was my first year in the “real world” – as people call it. In the past 10 months, I graduated from college, started my first full time job, moved to a new city, got married, bought my first house, (and therefore moved again) and began the process to adopt a puppy. So, I feel like I was/have been pretty busy! However, I still don’t feel all that busy. I get to spend more time with my husband now than I ever had before. Read more

How To React To Crisis Situations

When things go wrong in life, it’s easy to feel despair and become despondent. The truth is, a turn of events can come along and just knock us so hard we feel like giving up. Read more