“Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny.” –Mahatma Gandhi When someone states that they’re unhappy or depressed, they’re often told that they must create the life they wish to live. But how do you live the life you desire? Why is it so hard to feel happy? The key to solving these…
The First Victim of Bicarbonate Deficiencies
Parhatsathid Napatalung from Thailand writes, “The pancreas is harmed if the body is metabolically acid as it tries to maintain bicarbonates. Without sufficient bicarbonates, the pancreas is slowly destroyed, insulin becomes a problem, and diabetes becomes an issue. Without sufficient bicarbonate buffer, the effect of the disease is far-reaching as the body becomes acid.” This……
The 5 Best Running Shoes To Take You From the Road to the Trail, Tested and Expert-Approved
Recently moving from New York City to North Carolina somewhat accidentally landed me in a runner’s dream scenario: Within a mile of my house I have access to miles upon miles of gorgeous forested running trails. Up until now, I’ve mostly been a road runner, with an addiction to soft, super-cushioned running shoes. The few…
Raleigh’s Haunted Haunts: Halloween Bar Crawl Extravaganza
It’s time for the spookiest bar crawl in Raleigh Get into the spirit of All Hallows Eve at the Haunted Haunts Bar Crawl Extravaganza at Raleigh’s favorite bars on Halloween weekend. Join your group for spooky concoctions, fun contests, and socializing with old and new friends. The bar crawl promises many scary surprises, handcrafted drinks,…
What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You if You Can Feel or Hear Your Own Heartbeat, According to Cardiologists
Heart-related symptoms can be a bit nerve-wracking, amirite? Whether you’re cooling down after a hard-fought tennis match or hopping into bed at night, feeling a pounding in your chest (or any other part of your body!) can easily lead to anxious Google searches. For the most part, heart palpitations—fast, fluttering, or pounding heartbeats—are simply part…
Accelerating Your Fitness Goals: 7 Key Tips for Quicker Results
Embarking on a fitness journey is an admirable endeavor, but sometimes, the desire for quicker results can be a powerful motivator. Whether you’re aiming to shed a few pounds, build muscle, or walk around the streets of Philadelphia feeling more energetic and super-confident, accelerating your fitness goals is possible with the right strategies. In this…
Are You Falling Out of Love, or Has New Relationship Energy Just Faded?
Marked by belly bubbles and cheek-to-cheek smiles, budding romance is among the most intoxicating of human experiences. So much so, in fact, that there’s a dedicated term for the surge of emotions (and the resulting physiological response) that you might experience while crushing on a new partner: new relationship energy, or NRE. But much like…
Choosing the Right Dentist: A Comprehensive Guide to Dental Care
Maintaining your oral health involves making crucial decisions, and among the most vital is selecting the right dentist. Whether you’re in a bustling urban center or a small town like Rolla, Missouri, finding the ideal dental care provider is crucial to ensure your smile remains healthy and bright. This guide will navigate you through the…
Everyone is Being Too Nice, and the Future of Humanity is at Stake
What some people and organizations are doing and getting away with is incredible. Utter madness is afoot, and nothing is being done about it. Most people are still going about their business, sensing a growing wrongness about what is happening but not changing their behavior. If you listen to conventional economists, everything is rosy, but……
This Drugstore Skin Tint Didn’t Budge After 12 Hours Outside On a 90+ Degree Day
The last thing I want to do when it’s 90+ degrees Fahrenheit outside (at least, besides actually be outside) is put on a full face of foundation. The idea of coating my skin in some gunky formula that is inevitably going to a) melt off and stain my clothes when I start to sweat and…