Yes, you can run! Its benefits -- improved cardiovascular health, stronger bones, a big calorie burn, longer life -- are well worth the effort you put in. Find your stride with this expert advice.
This time of year, as the plant world explodes with shoots stretching up to reach the sun, we naturally tap into the deep, ancient urge to grow something. Medicinal herbs are among the most rewarding of garden projects, providing both a dose of aromatherapy and the materials to make high-quality, cost-effective herbal products.
If you're feeling fuzzy-brained, agitated, or anxious, check out gotu kola. A staple herb in Ayurveda, India's ancient health system, this brain-friendly plant stimulates nerve function and keeps stress hormones level.
With chile peppers, size and heat go hand in hand. Larger varieties lean toward the milder side, while the small, pointy peppers usually deliver more burn.
With its earthy, slightly salty taste, Swiss chard (or just chard) pleases the palate in two ways: first with its nutrient-dense leaves and second with its crunchy stalk. Don't let its name fool you, though. This green hails from Sicily, not Switzerland, and is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine.
The next time a headache shatters your focus, try a simple remedy drawn from acupressure -- acupuncture's do-it-yourself sibling. This ancient practice uses the fingertips to stimulate points on the body where your vital energy, or qi, is most likely to get stuck and contribute to pain.
Your shoulders take part in almost everything you do, from brushing your teeth to lugging your laptop to performing downward facing dog. But because they're ball-and-socket joints, shoulders also can be more vulnerable to injury, particularly in women.
Sugar has powerful biological and emotional effects on us, and by understanding why we turn to sugar in the first place, we can employ practical strategies for improving our relationship with it.
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