“We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are.” In 1997 J.K. Rowling won over the hearts of 23 million followers with the release of the first book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Even to …
Alternative Beauty: Jade Rolling
Jade Rolling is a practice that has been used by empresses and members of high society in China since the 17th Century. More recently Americans have caught a glimpse of this alternative beauty practice and are saying great things about the health benefits the simple stone has to offer. According to …
Treat YOU How You Want to Be Treated
You probably remember the age old lesson - treat others how you want to be treated. Meaning, be compassionate towards others, show them respect, and most of all - be kind. But how are YOU treating YOU? Are you treating yourself with the love and respect you deserve? Self-Compassion Research has …
Healthy Job, Healthy Life?
For many college students, as the spring semester fast approaches, comes the notion of finding a job. Throughout college, and potentially from family members, college students are bombarded with the sentiments that what they are doing now, will prepare them for the real world. But as someone who …
The Power of Awe
Music has the power to move people. Music can encourage individuals to get up and dance or go for a walk. But music can also move people emotionally and spiritually. Rhythms and lyrics have the power to inspire awe in listeners. But what is awe? Awe, per Google dictionary, is “a feeling of …
Spring Break-Up with the Blues
Do you ever wonder why you get such an exuberant feeling of relief when the sun is beaming down on you? Our body naturally processes Vitamin D through two physiological processes. One is through diet, and the other is through synthesizing the energy from sunlight. Human beings have been utilizing …
Sunscreen All Year Round
It’s an early winter morning, you’re getting ready for the day. You’ve showered, brushed your teeth, applied your sunscreen, and you’re good to go! Yes, I said sunscreen. While cold temps and short days don’t exactly feel like the time to apply some SPF, it’s vital to use sunscreen all year …
Why You Should Love Being a Morning Person
Waking up early seems to be one of the most dreaded tasks in our time. Little do people know that adjusting one's life to becoming a “morning person” brings about several health benefits. The Most Important Meal of the Day? One reason why waking up early is beneficial to one’s health is because it …