When my children were 7, 5, and almost 3, our family moved to West Africa for a year. I’d been awarded a Fulbright grant to teach 19th-century American literature to English majors at the University of Abdou Moumouni in Niamey, Niger, as well as to do research on small-scale development projects. We went to our…
The Truth About the ‘Stealth’ Variant
US officials had predicted that Omicron would be the variant to end the pandemic. However, varying degrees of pandemic lockdown measures are still being carried out in recent weeks, while the new variant in the Omicron family–BA.2 has continued to spread to more than 110 countries based on data from outbreak.info. To differentiate them better,…
How to Avoid Dieting Mistakes That Increase Your Body Weight
No doubt, dieting can be quite stressful. If you’ve tried some of the many diets out there … I’m sure you know what I mean. The fact is that “yo-yo dieting” only lowers the number of calories you are able to ingest and still lose weight with every diet. It’s a common practice. Many people looking to…
Prayer Can Be Very Effective In Managing Your Fears And Anxieties
There are countless numbers of people who have experienced the power of prayer in their lives. As a result, here are nine ways prayer can be effective in managing your anxieties, fears, and stresses. 1. You are tapping into the power of God when you pray: God is stronger than your fears and anxieties, and prayer…
Not Drinking Enough Water Can Lead to Blood Clots, Many People Do Not Hydrate the Right Way
Not drinking enough water can do more harm to your body than you can imagine Water plays the role of lubrication and transportation in the body. According to Chen Wenrong, director of Hanlin Chinese Medicine Clinic, water lubricates the skin, add moistures to the oral mucous membrane to make swallowing easier, and also improves the…
3 Easy, Office-Friendly Exercises to Improve Posture and Get Taller
If you find yourself suffering from back or muscle pain after being hunched over your keyboard in the office for hours on end, you’re not alone! This is a common occurrence in today’s workforce. Moving around and stretching is especially important for those of us working from home. According to ballerina Allesia Lugoni, incorporating just…
Cataracts: Causes, Costs, and Possible Cures
Cataracts, the progressive clouding of the eye’s outer lens, are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the World Health Organization’s 2019 World Report on Vision. Their surgical removal, typically an in-office procedure and one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the world, is and has been the only remedy approved by the…
Green Beauty Product Testing Finds More Than 60% Have PFAS Indicators
Green cosmetic makers know their audience. One manufacturer, in addition to the standard lines about how long-lasting and colorful their product is, says that their lip tint is “cruelty-free,” vegan, and made from wholesome ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter. Missing from the product description is any reference to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “PFAS” — although…
How Much Protein Intake Is Needed to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat and What Is the Best Source?
How much protein do we really need to consume in order to help build muscle and lose body fat? We know that too much or too little daily protein intake is not good, but in general most people aren’t eating enough protein for muscle gain. A common recommendation is 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram…
A Personal Perspective: Letting Go of Your Past Is the Beginning of Possibility
I’ve been on countless spiritual retreats in my life: days, weekends, weeks, and ten-day stretches during which I sat in meditation listened to spiritual teachings and took long walks without distraction (other than my mind). I almost always come home from a retreat with a sense of peace, deep well-being, overall calmness, and even joy. Post-retreat, when I return…
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