Chia is going through a renaissance of sorts. The little black specks once known for growing lush bounties of Chia-Pet hair are actually edible seeds that come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica (technically part of the mint family).
Way before it became famous as a sprouting pet, the chia seed was a go-to food in Mayan diets and the basic survival ration of the Aztec army. For years, those in-the-know have praised the seed for its nutritional benefits — especially for promoting heart health.
With benefits ranging from lowering cholesterol to filling you up and preventing blood sugar spikes, this little seed deserves a closer look. Get out your magnifying glass and get ready to dive into chia and all of its nutritional benefits.
Chia is going through a renaissance of sorts. The little black specks once known for growing lush bounties of Chia-Pet hair are actually edible seeds that come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica (technically part of the mint family).
Way before it became famous as a sprouting pet, the chia seed was a go-to food in Mayan diets and the basic survival ration of the Aztec army. For years, those in-the-know have praised the seed for its nutritional benefits — especially for promoting heart health.
With benefits ranging from lowering cholesterol to filling you up and preventing blood sugar spikes, this little seed deserves a closer look. Get out your magnifying glass and get ready to dive into chia and all of its nutritional benefits.
The vision for #BlackWithHS came to me one morning while reflecting on my experiences as a Black woman with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). I was diagnosed with the chronic skin condition when I was only 14 years old. My doctor told me I’d be living with it for the rest of my life. At the time, I yearned for some understanding of what I was going through.
What exactly is HS? Will it get worse? Can it heal? How does it affect people with black skin, like me? I needed answers.
I scoured the internet most nights. More often than not, the sites that talked about HS provided photos, case studies, stories, and conversations about HS through a European-dominant lens. What I couldn’t find was how HS affected people with dark skin — or, more specifically, Black people. On top of that, much of the information available was clouded with heavy medical industry vocabulary. I had to Google a different word every 5 seconds just…
The vision for #BlackWithHS came to me one morning while reflecting on my experiences as a Black woman with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). I was diagnosed with the chronic skin condition when I was only 14 years old. My doctor told me I’d be living with it for the rest of my life. At the time, I yearned for some understanding of what I was going through.
What exactly is HS? Will it get worse? Can it heal? How does it affect people with black skin, like me? I needed answers.
I scoured the internet most nights. More often than not, the sites that talked about HS provided photos, case studies, stories, and conversations about HS through a European-dominant lens. What I couldn’t find was how HS affected people with dark skin — or, more specifically, Black people. On top of that, much of the information available was clouded with heavy medical industry vocabulary. I had to Google a different word every 5 seconds just…
Today is the day! Our new book, Love People, Use Things, is now available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook. Get your copy at your local indie bookstore, your local l…
Today is the day! Our new book, Love People, Use Things, is now available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook. Get your copy at your local indie bookstore, your local l…
Taking a vacation from work doesn’t mean you have to take a break from your health and fitness goals. Whether you’re road-tripping across the country or just driving a few hours out of town, this workout will help you stretch your legs… and burn some serious calories.
So pack your bags, grab your sneakers, and throw on a pair of leggings (if you’re not already wearing a pair of leggings, that is).
Best workout for road trips
On the road again? Make the most of it by getting a workout in along the way. You can easily do these moves all at once, or you can split them up throughout your trip.
Taking a vacation from work doesn’t mean you have to take a break from your health and fitness goals. Whether you’re road-tripping across the country or just driving a few hours out of town, this workout will help you stretch your legs… and burn some serious calories.
So pack your bags, grab your sneakers, and throw on a pair of leggings (if you’re not already wearing a pair of leggings, that is).
Best workout for road trips
On the road again? Make the most of it by getting a workout in along the way. You can easily do these moves all at once, or you can split them up throughout your trip.
The long years of failure to improve outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease patients via the development of immunotherapies targeting amyloid-β has provoked a great deal of alternative theorizing and new exploration regarding the causes of the condition. The amyloid cascade hypothesis of the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is being modified in numerous ways. In its original form, the formation of deposits of misfolded amyloid-β causes inflammation and other forms of disarray that sets the stage for later aggregation of <a href="https:/…
The long years of failure to improve outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease patients via the development of immunotherapies targeting amyloid-β has provoked a great deal of alternative theorizing and new exploration regarding the causes of the condition. The amyloid cascade hypothesis of the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is being modified in numerous ways. In its original form, the formation of deposits of misfolded amyloid-β causes inflammation and other forms of disarray that sets the stage for later aggregation of <a href="https:/…
“Of all things, it would seem, make friends with depersonalization. Enemies within consciousness never work, and only escalate the problem. Befriend it, consider it part of life to work with it. We can’t expel it or cancel it. When we try, the pressure makes a volcano out of it. This is true of so many things, it must be true of DDD too.” ~David Hench
Do you ever feel like you’re not feeling anything, although you know that you have feelings? That you’re operating on autopilot, more like a robot than a living person? That your self is hiding somewhere, and you are not yourself anymore?
Your thoughts seem to come from your head, but somehow you don’t own them. It’s like driving on a countryside road after pouring rain—you s…
“Of all things, it would seem, make friends with depersonalization. Enemies within consciousness never work, and only escalate the problem. Befriend it, consider it part of life to work with it. We can’t expel it or cancel it. When we try, the pressure makes a volcano out of it. This is true of so many things, it must be true of DDD too.” ~David Hench
Do you ever feel like you’re not feeling anything, although you know that you have feelings? That you’re operating on autopilot, more like a robot than a living person? That your self is hiding somewhere, and you are not yourself anymore?
Your thoughts seem to come from your head, but somehow you don’t own them. It’s like driving on a countryside road after pouring rain—you s…
From head to toe, you’d be hard-pressed to find something yoga doesn’t improve — flexibility, strength, digestion, mental health, the list goes on. Despite what you see on social media, practice makes perfect is not the motto here — and you don’t even have to be flexible to get started. Focus instead on practice makes progress.
Curious about what some of those benefits are? We rounded up the reasons yoga is great for your health.
All of the benefits of yoga you may not know about
From head to toe, you’d be hard-pressed to find something yoga doesn’t improve — flexibility, strength, digestion, mental health, the list goes on. Despite what you see on social media, practice makes perfect is not the motto here — and you don’t even have to be flexible to get started. Focus instead on practice makes progress.
Curious about what some of those benefits are? We rounded up the reasons yoga is great for your health.
All of the benefits of yoga you may not know about
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt
When it comes to dating, I have always been drawn to people who made me work for their love and validation. Despite the fact that I, like anyone else, wish to be with somebody that loves and supports me, I have always somehow managed to attract the opposite.
My relationship history has been fraught with rejection, feeling unworthy, and trying harder to win love and approval. Every time I felt criticized or undervalued, I would look inward and ask myself what I could do to make my partner love me more. I always felt as if it was my fault, and when in doubt, I would blame myself.
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt
When it comes to dating, I have always been drawn to people who made me work for their love and validation. Despite the fact that I, like anyone else, wish to be with somebody that loves and supports me, I have always somehow managed to attract the opposite.
My relationship history has been fraught with rejection, feeling unworthy, and trying harder to win love and approval. Every time I felt criticized or undervalued, I would look inward and ask myself what I could do to make my partner love me more. I always felt as if it was my fault, and when in doubt, I would blame myself.
This mango sorbet is what summer dreams are made of: intense mango flavor, a touch of lime for acidity, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Yes, this simple 3-ingredient combination is truly incredible! Plus, there’s no churning required and it’s SO quick and easy to make! Enjoy immediately or freeze for a firmer sorbet. Let us show you how it’s done!
How to Make Mango Sorbet Without an Ice Cream Maker?
This mango sorbet is what summer dreams are made of: intense mango flavor, a touch of lime for acidity, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Yes, this simple 3-ingredient combination is truly incredible! Plus, there’s no churning required and it’s SO quick and easy to make! Enjoy immediately or freeze for a firmer sorbet. Let us show you how it’s done!
How to Make Mango Sorbet Without an Ice Cream Maker?
