Myths About Endometriosis
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining is found outside of the uterus. Cases of endometriosis have been documented on every organ of the body. It is estimated that about 200 million people …
Should Meditation Come With a Warning Label?
Meditation and mindfulness are now seemingly ubiquitous aspects of Western culture, around which a substantive industry has grown, estimated to be generating well over $1 billion in revenue. Meditation has at various times been proposed …
Lamb-Vegetable Stew Recipe
Truly authentic Lebanese cooking is an experience. With nuanced flavors, unique ingredients and a wide variety of recipes to try, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Leila Habib-Kirske continues her mother Dr. Madelain …
Hearty Grilled Lentil Burgers Recipe
Making the choice to switch to a plant-based diet shouldn’t mean giving up your gains — in fact, incorporating more plant-based foods may even give you an athletic advantage — provided you know how to …
Dental Care Matters: What to Do to Improve Yours
Dental problems have become increasingly prevalent in today's society, affecting numerous individuals worldwide. In fact, nearly half of the global population (45%) suffer from oral diseases, as stated by the World Health Organization. This issue is …
Finding Motivation to Exercise in the New Year
Have you ever found yourself running around in circles? Promising yourself to start exercising tomorrow? The way to sustain motivation to workout throughout the years is to stop doing what we’ve always done and focus …
5 Stoic Quotes to Help Inspire You in the New Year
It’s the new year and you know what that means? You guessed it… New Year’s resolutions. New Years and resolution go hand in hand. Everyone is thinking about how to improve themselves and how to …
Stuffed Eggplant Supreme Recipe
Truly authentic Lebanese cooking is an experience. With nuanced flavors, unique ingredients and a wide variety of recipes to try, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Leila Habib-Kirske continues her mother Dr. Madelain …
5 Stoic Quotes to Help You Survive the Holiday Season
The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, but they can also be stressful. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and your emotions are getting the best of you, look to wisdom from …
5 Tips for Better Mental Health this Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again. You know the one you are meant to be anticipating with great delight, like a young child eagerly awaiting his or her presents under the tree. The time you …
Resistance Training for Swimmers
As a strength and conditioning coach with over 20 years experience, I’ve worked with athletes in numerous sports. Over the years I’ve noticed a hierarchy of which sports’ athletes are the most and least enthusiastic …
Tech-Life Balance During the Holidays
Technology use can have both positive and negative impacts, and this perhaps becomes even more apparent during the holidays: Do you scroll away and get that short term feel good and dopamine kick but look …
