Blogging with Aloha

  • Anxiety - how to combat it, fully armed!

    ANXIETY!! An unpleasant, panic-filled word that can harm many of us both physically and psychologically. Did you know that nearly 40 million Americans are affected by anxiety disorders, and about 15 million Americans suffer from a social anxiety disorder? You are not alone, but you CAN overcome it, it just takes practice and belief in yourself. Anxiety is a stress inducing feeling that usually occurs when you feel like you’ve lost control in your life, thus leading to trying to regain control with less sleep, obsessive thinking, or avoiding certain situations. These result in a false sense of taking control...

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  • For my fellow hypochondriacs - stop stressing!

    These days many of us, both young and old, allow ourselves to stress out about the symptoms and possible warning signs of heart attacks, cancer, and other serious illnesses. The Internet has made it extremely easy for us to look up any minor pain we may exhibit and blow it out of proportion. I admit to over-thinking every ache and pain I’ve ever had, so much so that my closest friends call me a hypochondriac (someone who is overly anxious about their health). Laugh it up, but the truth is that many of us overreact when we feel any different...

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  • Does you brain feel fuzzy? Having a hard time remembering things? Here's the solution!

    Anyone else feel like September snuck up on us? It’s almost October, and I’m having a hard time remembering how exactly half the month of September flew by. In fact, lately, I feel like my memory is just not where it was a few years ago. I feel like my mind’s in a haze. There are many reputable studies that have found that our memory slowly diminishes as we get older. It’s just a natural part of aging. But did you know that your diet and habits can help curb memory loss and keep you sharp for a very long...

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  • Busting Exercise Rumors: Fact or Fiction

    We all know that exercise is key to a healthy life and are reminded of this by every health forum, website, school, and doctor we visit. With so much information (and misinformation) floating around, I thought I’d debunk a few exercise-related rumors. The following are some workout rumors floating around in gyms and website forums alike, and the lowdown on which is fact and which is fiction.    1.  Muscle will not turn into fat, and fat cannot turn into muscle. Fact or Fiction? FACT: After someone stops exercising for a period of time, their muscle cells don’t simply  morph...

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  • Combat stress - it's easy!

    Combatting Stress: Summer is ending for students and vacationers alike, and I have to admit, this last summer was a blast. With long schooldays and long work hours awaiting us during the fall season, I think stress is a good topic to tackle. 1. Control your thoughts - My favorite way to tackle stress is to enjoy endless hours of beachtime while sipping ice cold lemonades. But let’s be realistic - we rarely have the time or opportunity to soak in the sun with an endless flow of refreshing beverages. With real schedules in mind, here are a few ways...

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  • Sleepy? Lethargic? Need some ENERGY?!


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