Health & Fitness

  • Meditate On This

    Anyone can benefit from meditation, and as our lifestyles become more hectic and stressful, it only becomes more valuable. It’s an excellent way to calm yourself immediately, and its stress-reducing benefits will last long after your meditation session has ended. Meditation has also been shown to help people with stress-related illnesses, like anxiety and depression,…
  • Put Insomnia To Sleep

    Insomnia is an incredibly common problem in the US. The most common causes are stress and anxiety. Many of us can’t help the hectic natures of our day-to-day lives, but there are still some easy things you can do to help get to sleep and stay asleep. Stick to a Regular Bedtime Schedule – Go…
  • Staying Fit in the Hot Summer Months

    As the temperature rises, the thought of exercise can give some the chills. When you’re already sweating, it doesn’t seem logical to get out there and make yourself sweat even more. Many people tend to fall off their fitness wagon in the summertime, making it that much more difficult to jump back into a routine…
  • Odd Duck

    To view the original article click here Last weekend I made my first visit to Odd Duck, the trailer turned restaurant (after a couple year hiatus) from Bryce Gilmore. This sister restaurant to Barley Swine is about a half mile north on South Lamar, directly across from the construction pit where the Alamo Drafthouse will…
  • Strawberry Protein Shake

    To view the original article by Lacey click here I am so excited to share one of my three favorite fruity protein shake recipes with you guys. This is a post I’ve been working on for a while now. If you remember, way back when, I shared my Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Banana Protein Shake…
  • Posture Your Way into Better Health

    A recent survey conducted by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) gathered responses from 1,000 office workers above the age of 18 and concluded that 2 out of 3 office workers have experience physical pain in the last six months from office-related stresses. In a period of 30 days, 62% of participants had lower back pain,…
  • Mind Over Matter

    “Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.” –Jim Rohn Do you ever find yourself skipping workouts and regretting it later? Mental toughness can get you through those rough patches and here are the 3 best ways to stay focused: Work Out Your Willpower When you start a good habit,…
  • Commitment to Good Health and Addiction Recovery

    Overcoming addiction might feel impossible, but there is always help and support available. In conjunction with Alcohol Awareness Month, here are several steps that might help you or a loved one get back on track to recovery. Commit to Stop Drinking There are consequences to every action in life. Denial is the first step in…
  • Gadgetry, Anyone?

    “Dreams about the future are always filled with gadgets.” –– Neil deGrasse Tyson Using technology can be the best way to power through a tough workout. Here are some of the most fun and effective goodies that will get you where you need to go: The IriverOn wireless headphones deliver incredible sound and monitor your…
  • When Life Hands You Lemons…

    “The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress is the easiest type of existence.” ––Norman Vincent Peale One of the most difficult challenges in life is the ability to deal with stress in a healthy way. We’ve all faced stress at some point––either at work, school, or within our relationships––and the best way…
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