Monthly Archives: February 2009
A Good Teacher Means a Bright Future for You
Written on February 9, 2009 at 4:22 pm, by Cara
My favorite teacher ever showed me how what I was learning was applicable to my everyday life. We looked at current news before each class and applied principles we learned to what we read about.
More Than Exercise: Yoga and Pilates
Written on February 9, 2009 at 4:06 pm, by Cara
Yoga and pilates is more than exercise. It is a way for you to wash all the stress and frustration of the previous days away.
Skin Care: Don’t Fix It if It isn’t Broken
Written on February 9, 2009 at 4:05 pm, by Cara
Skin care products are essential if you are looking to have healthy, clear skin.
Binge Drinking is Unhealthy in So Many Ways
Written on February 4, 2009 at 5:19 pm, by Cara
A new study published in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research reports that women who binge drink may be at a greater risk of contracting an STD.
Think Twice Before You Shout “Four-Eyes!”
Written on February 4, 2009 at 5:17 pm, by Cara
Recently a friend of mine was commenting on the torture she suffered as a child because she wore glasses.
What’s the Best Way to Get Your Antioxidants?
Written on February 4, 2009 at 5:15 pm, by Cara
New research is looking into the relationship between antioxidants and brain health. For years we’ve heard about how fish is brain food due to the omega-3 fatty acids they contain. Our brain, like other organs in our body, needs to rebuild cells and it seems that antioxidants can help that happen.
Valerian Root Can Be Key to a Good Night’s Sleep
Written on February 4, 2009 at 5:13 pm, by Cara
I have finally found something to help me sleep that doesn’t turn me into a zombie the next morning and I owe it all to my neighborhood natural herb store. Valerian root is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. Historically it was used in perfumes but has been found to aid in sleep disorders and anxiety problems.
Study Abroad Broadens Horizons
Written on February 4, 2009 at 5:11 pm, by Cara
I have had the opportunity to visit and even live in foreign countries. Traveling abroad has been one of the greatest educational experiences I have had in my life. I look back on each experience as a crucial event that helped me discover not only who I am but what I wanted to accomplish in my life.
America is Behind on Education…And Now We’re Cutting the Budget
Written on February 4, 2009 at 5:09 pm, by Cara
Thousands of teachers, educators, administrators and union members gathered at Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles recently to oppose state and local education budget cuts. Many educators are upset with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed cuts to education and its facilitators.
How to Design a Male Apartment…or Not
Written on February 4, 2009 at 5:06 pm, by Cara
I have a friend who is a stereotypical male. He can’t dance, picking out what to wear for the day involves a smell test, and he doesn’t have an eye for decorating. As my mother would say, he’s a lost cause. The good news is that he has friends that are great in these areas so he can lean on them for help.