Life is one big adventure and we are all heroes and heroines in our own epic tale. We are not meant to be passive characters begrudgingly trudging through life. We can’t control everything in our lives, but what we can exert influence over, we should. Having control over our own thoughts, feelings and emotions can empower us and help us to lead more fulfilling and adventurous lives.
It’s a well-known fact that smoking is both addictive as well as unhealthy for you. While I have met a few people who quit smoking cold turkey, there are plenty of people who greatly struggle with kicking the nasty nicotine habit. If you or someone you know wants to quit smoking, here is how Ayurveda can help.
The key here is self-love. Honoring your own individuality.
It’s about owning your self. Embracing what makes you you. Loving EVERYTHING about yourself, and all that is unique about you.
Our fashion choices make a personal statement about who we are – or so we’d like to think. The truth is, our susceptibility to marketing may contradict our values and best thinking when it comes to environmental sustainability.
Bacteria that live in our mouths cause more than just bad breath. Not only can they cause nasty tooth aches, they can cause infections that inflame the gums, tongue, inner lips, and inner cheeks. But what if there were natural oils from plants that not only tasted good, but were also effective in killing bacteria? Scientists in Iran decided to examine the effects of oils from seven plants that were common in Persian herbal medicine on the growth of bacteria that infected human mouths. Their findings were astonishing.
Who Are The Microbial Culprits?
Environmental sustainability—and how to apply it—have become rising issues in many local communities and youth programs. The rise in environmental literacy programs coincides with the increasing need for innovative solutions and affordable models through which to apply them. Accordingly, programs have increasingly begun to offer paid and unpaid internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities that expose today’s youth to the environmental stressors our world is facing, while at the same time teaching them the tools needed to develop these innovative solutions.
Going off-grid is a big lifestyle change. So much is different in various ways; there's a lot of research and preparation to be done, but it's worth it! I knew going off-grid was going to bring me back to the basics and that was just what I wanted. I had a feeling that after things got rolling on the farm that I would start to see a decrease in spending -- I just didn't realize how much I would be saving!
Much of a tree’s mass is subterranean. Often times a tree’s root system extends outward underground for miles. In fact, trees in a forest are often intimately connected through delicate root systems, microbes and fungi. Scientists have only recently discovered this hidden aspect of forest ecology because primarily they have only been concerned by what they could see above ground.
I really like shopping for groceries, once I stop procrastinating. It’s like a high stakes game that’s played for money with bright lights and alluring displays.
Supermarkets prefer that shoppers not be fully aware of what’s happening in the aisles. Instead of trudging through stores like zombies, it’s wise to shop with intention like one would when playing a game of skill.
Those of us with hobbies have something to look forward to every day. When we get up in the morning, the mundane tasks we face don’t seem as drudging because there’s a special activity waiting for us when it’s all over. A hobby gives us focus and purpose, and it can even add years to our lives.