What’s The Point Of Anything? At the risk of sounding completely emo and navel-gazing-y and dramatic, I have one question. What is the fucking point of anything? Eat these green things, exercise in this way, think exactly like this, don’t think like this, do these behaviors, say these things, be these things, choose happy, feel your feelings, do this, be this, say this, eat this, sweat this. Is anyone else exhausted? The echo chamber of well-meaning advice sometimes hits a fever pitch. We say there are no rules to live life by, except these ten steps to follow if you want to be happy. We all become control-freaks in our own way. But, what’s the point of it all? We think we know what we want when, in fact, we truly don’t.
Somewhere along our lives, we were taught that life is any number of things but an experience of the physical world. In the past, I have used achievement as a means of warding off dissatisfaction. I have spent the past year systematically reframing my thoughts on what life is truly about. Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms - Relapse Prevention Strategies.
There are two stages of withdrawal. The first stage is the acute stage, which usually lasts at most a few weeks. During this stage, you may experience physical withdrawal symptoms. But every drug is different, and every person is different. The second stage of withdrawal is called the Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS). During this stage you'll have fewer physical symptoms, but more emotional and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Post-acute withdrawal occurs because your brain chemistry is gradually returning to normal. Most people experience some post-acute withdrawal symptoms. The Symptoms of Post-Acute Withdrawal The most common post-acute withdrawal symptoms are: Mood swingsAnxietyIrritabilityTirednessVariable energyLow enthusiasmVariable concentrationDisturbed sleep Post-acute withdrawal feels like a rollercoaster of symptoms.
Each post-acute withdrawal episode usually last for a few days. Post-acute withdrawal usually lasts for 2 years. How to Survive Post-Acute Withdrawal. Can LSD Be Used to Treat Alcoholism? | The Fix. Dr. Maya Angelou - Love Liberates. Flower Power: The Emotional Benefits of Fresh Flowers | Florist Chronicles. Want to banish a bad mood? Bring home some blossoms. Don’t wait until your sweetheart appears with a bouquet of blooms to give your home some floral flair. The health benefits of adorning your abode with flowers are worth splurging on the blossoms for yourself.
Science proves it. Emotional Benefits in a Vase A behavioral research study conducted by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School (Boston), reveals that people feel more compassionate toward others, have less worry and anxiety, and feel less depressed when fresh-cut flowers are present in the home. “Other research has proven that flowers make people happy when they receive them,” Etcoff says.
The Home Ecology of Flowers Study at Harvard uncovered three main findings: Flowers feed compassion Study participants who lived with fresh-cut flowers for less than a week felt an increase in feelings of compassion and kindness for others. Flowers chase away anxieties, worries and the blues Written by. Beautiful Street Experiment Shows Generosity Triumph Over Greed. A surprising thing happened in California when people were told they could help themselves to free money... What happens when you stick a ton of dollar bills on a board with the words ‘Take what you need, give what you can’? The guys from Ark Project Now who created this social experiment weren’t at all sure, but the footage of what happened next proves beyond a doubt that humans really are awesome.
Yes, we are. The guys went to Mission Beach in San Diego and stuck the board in a busy place with lots of people passing by. Some stopped to take photos and selfies, and most chose to stick some cash to the board. The experiment started with $20. Within 45 minutes, this sum had doubled. One man, who admits he is poor and needy, says on camera: “It makes your brain scramble seeing all that money floating around. Wow. But as true as all that is, his attitude is the flaw in their experiment: it’s not that people don’t give, it’s that people are shy about taking.
Turmeric Smoothie Recipe: a Tasty and Powerful Antioxidant. By Karen Foster Guest writer for Wake Up World If you wanted to create the perfect smoothie with anti-cancerous properties, potent anti-inflammatories, as well as anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal constituents, look no further than adding turmeric. Although turmeric has a lightly bitter taste on its own, you won’t even notice it in this delicious healthy recipe.
Health Benefits of Turmeric Who needs medication when nature gave us turmeric? Powdered turmeric has been used for centuries to treat a host of illnesses. Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color, has increasingly come under the scientific spotlight in recent years, with studies investigating its potential health benefits. Turmeric has a slightly bitter taste, but by blending it with sweet fruit, you won’t even notice it in your smoothie. Ingredients: Add all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. This recipe is best consumed in the morning on an empty stomach. Why You Should Make This Energizing Liver And Blood Building Smoothie.
By: Heather Callaghan The best part of experimenting with smoothie recipes is discovering the perfect combination that allows you to have more energy, focus and stamina for hours, without necessarily consuming a whole meal. This is the first smoothie I ever made that I could use to replace a meal. Normally, a smoothie just isn’t heavy enough – this one’s got nutritious grit. Below are the ingredients I used with an explanation of the benefits. I use a NutriBullet to blast the ingredients but you could use a quality high speed blender if it can pulverize carrots and beets. Easy blood and liver building smoothie – serves one Ingredients Chop beet and carrot into smaller pieces.
What if you only have a New York minute to make a smoothie? Why these ingredients? Beets - major liver and blood building food. Carrots - helps with phase II liver detox. Frozen raspberries - Blood builder. Whey - why whey protein? Know what the best part is? Need more substitute ideas? Thanks to Dr. About The Author.