You had a tough childhood—is that what drew you to meditation? I grew up in New York City, and yes, I had a traumatic childhood in many ways. My mother died when I was nine years old, and my father had already left us. I ended up living with my father’s parents and a few different families before leaving for college at 16. During my sophomore year, I took an Asian philosophy course....
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In a study of more than 500 men and women published in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, women were shown to seek treatment for alcoholism four years earlier than men. When it came to early drinking milestones (like having your first drink, or the first time you’re intoxicated), however, researchers discovered no difference between the sexes; the gender gap only occurred with the progression from exhibiting signs of problem drinking and seeking help....
Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes Big-brand pancake mixes are quick, but they almost always contain trans fat in the form of partially hydrogenated oils. This version from Sally’s Baking Addiction is just as easy and a hell of a lot cleaner, with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and mashed banana for natural sweetness. Coffee Bacon Waffle Sandwiches Candied coffee bacon (!) is the star of these waffle-bound sandwiches from Bakeaholic Mama....
Less stress is like free, calorie-less chocolate—something no sane person would ever pass up. And new research suggests that the heart-pumping, must-get-out-the-door-on-time feeling that’s so common in the morning can stay with you long after you leave home—in fact, it can linger until mid-afternoon. Translation: A.M stress is enough to throw off your whole day. A certain amount of stress in the morning is plain ole’ biology. “When it’s time to wake up, your brain stops secreting melatonin—the calming sleep hormone—and gives you a surge of cortisol to help push you out of bed,” explains David Posen, MD, Ontario-based stress specialist and author of Is Work Killing You?...
It can be tough keeping the living room tidy and clutter-free. There is some stuff that should be thrown out; some stuff that is very valuable but has taken the form of clutter because it is not being properly stored, or was bought and never used. Don’t go through your living room and throw everything into the dumpster at once. This may lead to strong feelings of regret and anxiety....
More from Fox: The Epilepsy Drug That Could Help Alcoholism I know this from experience working with my clients who consistently lose weight without abstaining from alcohol. Instead of asking them to cut out alcohol, I help them learn to drink a bit smarter by avoiding unnecessary calories. Lighten your usual drink. It’s easy to order a less caloric version of your usual drink. For example, have vodka, tequila or other spirits with zero-calorie club soda and a splash of juice instead of an 80 calorie cup of tonic....
A: Congratulations on starting training and welcome to running! Motivation is definitely the key to success and a problem that many new runners face. Everyone has different reasons for running, so it’s important to tap into why you began running in the first place. Why did you want to run a 5K? List your reasons for why you started training and, in addition, also list what you hope to accomplish through running and see what comes up....
Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad This kid-friendly take on chicken salad from Family Fresh Meals swaps out some of the mayo for Greek yogurt and creamy avocado. Stuff it in a whole wheat pita for perfect portable satisfaction. Roast Beef Roll Ups and Mixed Berries It doesn’t get much easier than this Paleo-friendly lunch from Nom Nom Paleo: Simply slice up your favorite veggies, wrap in your favorite meat, and tie it all up with an adorable little chive knot—or, you know, a toothpick....
