Some of us spend our whole lives "trying". Trying to fit in, trying to understand, trying to be understood. You begin to believe it has to be that way. We convince ourselves that because people are different it makes sense that getting along with others or being happy in general would be difficult. I've always struggled with this feeling. There was one voice in my head telling me never wait, never settle, it shouldn't feel like a job to get along with people. And then there was another voice telling me I expected too much perfection in an imperfect world and I would have to roll with the punches. As time went on I became more in tune with my self and I became more aware of the nature of happiness and "perfection". Flaws don't cause unhappiness, imbalances do. Therefore it doesn't take finding the perfect people or things in life, to be happy. The struggles we go through come from so many different angles. To read the rest of the blog click here.
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Fitness has always been a part of my life. From swimming in high school, playing rugby in college, to the relentless focus on fitness as a Navy SEAL, I have always prioritized health and wellness in order to stay competitive in everything I do. I passionately believe being healthy and physically fit has a direct correlation to happiness and success, whatever your personal definition of that may be. Before my SEAL training began, I kept hearing that BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) is mostly mental. I understand why people said that because generally guys quit early on because of the extreme mental and emotional stress placed on the students, not to mention being constantly cold and wet. So, my philosophy in preparing for the toughest special operations training in the world was to let my fitness level be the last thing I had to worry about. I knew there would be plenty of other challenges to face. After quitting my finance job in Dallas, I moved to Crested Butte, CO. for three months to train at an altitude of 10,000 feet. The extreme training paid off. Fitness was never an issue for me during BUD/s. The Officers in any SEAL training class are expected to lead from the front, literally. Officers need to motivate their classmates by being in even greater physical condition that the enlisted students. This is not always the case, of course, but I found it generally to be true. Fitness is part of the SEAL culture and an essential ingredient for mission success. Similarly, in a fast paced entrepreneurial organization, I believe a good leader must maintain mental and physical wellness in order to effectively drive the business forward and inspire the team. I strongly believe that a fit leader is a better leader, and here are the five reasons why: To read the rest of this article click here. Orange juice is a popular morning time beverage, as it’s not only refreshing but offers much nutritional value, too. Oranges and orange juice are a great snacking option because they are low in calories and packed with nutrients that offer countless health benefits. Oranges contain over 170 different phytochemicals and over 60 flavonoids, which are known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. So how exactly do these phytochemicals and flavonoids benefit you? Well, the list below will definitely make you consider consuming more oranges and orange juice on a regular basis. Health benefits of drinking orange juice #1 Source of vitamin C You may be familiar with the benefits of vitamin C to ward off a cold, but vitamin C is much more important than just that. Vitamin C is best absorbed by the body through food and beverage form, as it cannot be synthesized by the human body. Two glasses of orange juice a day can increase vitamin C concentration within your body by 40 to 64 percent. Vitamin C is beneficial as it helps fight off free radicals that can contribute to early aging and helps the absorption of other essential nutrients as well, including iron and calcium. To read the rest of this article click here. Research suggests that music not only helps us cope with pain — it can also benefit our physical and mental health in numerous other ways. "One good thing about music, is when it hits you, you feel no pain." Judging from the quote above, Bob Marley was part poet, part scientist. That's because there's truth to his head-bobbing lyrics from the song Trenchtown Rock. Research suggests that music not only helps us cope with pain — it can also benefit our physical and mental health in numerous other ways. Read on to learn how listening to tunes can ramp up your health. RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT MUSIC CAN... Help Physically: 1. Ease pain. Music can meaningfully reduce the perceived intensity of pain, especially in geriatric care, intensive care, or palliative medicine (an area of healthcare that focuses on preventing and relieving the suffering of patients). 2. Motivate people to bike harder. A study of healthy male college students found that, while riding stationary bicycles, the participants worked harder while listening to fast music. Extra bonus: They also enjoyed the music more. To read the rest of this article click here. What do you do for a living (school/job)? School/ Waiter Do you think about your health? Yes I think about my health. How do you feel about the way that you eat? I feel that my eating habits aren't the best as far as intake. How active were you when you were younger and what activities did you do for exercise? Did you have P.E.? I was quite active and participated in taekwondo and later basketball. Yes I had P.E. What is your dream in life? Are you working towards that dream? My dream is to pastor a church. How stressful is your life right now? In this season, my life is moderately stressful with school and work. How do you cope with your stress? I cope through prayer, bible reading, and exercising/workouts. Do you know how to exercise properly? I am not the most knowledgeable but have a good understanding of how to workout well. Do you know how to eat healthy? To a degree, yes. There is a lot I do not know in regards to nutrition. What changes do you want to see in the health industry? A change I would want to see is a more wholistic understanding of the body including spiritual matters. Do you think being healthy will ever be at the forefront in society? I think it is to a degree theoretically because people desire it as one's image is highly valued but as for people actually pursuing health and seeing life changing goals it could potentially be. Follow on Instagram @jon_point10 Atapa Snana is the yogic phrase for the healing science of sun bathing. We live in a modern world that is bombarded with paranoid messages about how dangerous the sun is. We should remember that the ancient yogis and many other cultures knew how to use the sun to heal all kinds of illnesses, and bring about radiant health. In the West we also have a history of using sunlight therapy that dates back to the ancient Greeks. It was called heliosis. Today, the name for sunlight therapy is heliotherapy. We evolved as a human race for millions of years under the warmth and love of the sun. Perhaps drenching ourselves in poisonous sunblock from head to toe is not the answer. To read the rest of this article click here. |
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