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Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

National Wellness Month: Nurturing a Holistic Approach to Well-Being

Written by: Damita Miller-Shanklin August brings with it more than just the warmth of summer sunshine, it is also National Wellness Month. It means more than going to the gym or eating healthy; but to look at our well-being. Her are five things to know about National Wellness Month. What will you do to take care of yourself this month? National Wellness Month tells us … Continue reading National Wellness Month: Nurturing a Holistic Approach to Well-Being

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Around Town, Austin Texas, Community, Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Ice Cream vs. Gelato: What Do You Prefer?

Source: Food Network I may be late to the party but I had my first taste of Gelato and I loved it on June 19th. It was a way of celebrating on that hot day. Of all my 50 plus years I had not tried it. But I can say I am now a fan.  Eliza and I decided to visit Dolce Neve-Local Italian Gelato. … Continue reading Ice Cream vs. Gelato: What Do You Prefer?

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Active Living, Education, Health and Beauty, Lifestyle

Tailor Your Water Intake to Your Body Weight!

Did you know that the amount of water you should drink daily depends on your body weight? Hydration plays a crucial role in our overall well-being, and it’s important to give our bodies the right amount of water they need. Check out this handy chart below to find your optimal daily water intake based on your weight: Body Weight (in pounds) Daily Water Intake (in … Continue reading Tailor Your Water Intake to Your Body Weight!

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Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Make Sure You Stay Hydrated

OMG! It has been super hot outside. Just going outside for a moment, you get soak with sweat. We have to make sure we stay hydrated during this time. You don’t ever want to be severely hydrated. It sneaks up on on. Stay ahead of it. Below you will find a few suggestions keep in mind as you deal with the hot summer days! • … Continue reading Make Sure You Stay Hydrated

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Austin Texas, Black Men, Contributing Writers, Digital Magazine, Lifestyle

BUILDING UP!

When kindness is a way of life, we don’task ourselves, “what’s in it for me?” Wechoose to be kind not because of anypersonal gain, but because it aligns with ourvalues and principles. Serving others helps us toshift our focus away from our own concerns andcircumstances. Kindness possesses the ability togenerate long-lasting joy within us and those wetouch. Additionally, being kind has the potentialto bring happiness … Continue reading BUILDING UP!

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