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Does Stress Really Cause Skin Problems?
Does stress really cause skin problems like acne, rashes, and dry skin? Although it’s often accepted that stress is generally bad for our health and looks, new philosophies and recent studies suggest...
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5 Ways to Enjoy a Snow Day at Home
It’s finally snowing here in New England and that means snow days! If you live in the Northeast like me, you know that this is inevitable: the first significant snowfall and the day you realize winter...
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How I Let Go Of Being Perfect & Finally Became Happy
The saying, “Do One Thing a Day That Scares You,” has been all over the internet and social media. Even if you’re not into quotes and memes, you’ve probably heard it at one point in your life from...
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Letting Go Of Perfection Might Be The Best Thing For Your Happiness
Just let go. The other day, I said something to an acquaintance that I shouldn’t have said. It wasn’t a huge situation as far as foot-in-mouth goes, but I felt really horrible about it for about 24...
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Why Not Having Children Doesn’t Make Me Selfish
I have a full happy life. I’m very fortunate. I also don’t have children. And honestly, I don’t feel like something is missing from my life because of that. I’ve never questioned that. At least not...
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Healthy Dinner: One Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Stew (Video)
Is there anything better than a hearty meal that all comes together in one pot? This recipe combines comfort food like sweet potato and chickpeas, but is a great Spring dish topped with fresh avocado...
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How to Cure Junk Food Cravings the Healthy Way
On a scale of 1-10, how much of a healthy eater are you? I think I would say about 7 (or even 8?!), compared to the general population. Compared to the rest of PD team, however, I’m probably around...
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Vegan Appetizer Recipes: Fried Okra
Do you know how to cook okra so that it’s not slimy? Read on! I had never tasted or even heard of fried okra until I moved to the south. This popular dish was a rarity in the Los Angeles suburb where...
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8 Tips for Immediate Anxiety Relief
This article was originally published on August 20, 2015. A cat + yoga? Sounds like instant anxiety relief. They say that if you really want to learn something, you have to teach it. I want to learn to...
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I Tried Journalling For Abundance To Shake That Feeling Of “Not Enough”
Journaling for abundance can help shift your thinking away from a mindset of lack. For about a year now, I’ve been trying to confront and improve a deeply-rooted mindset of mine. Since I can remember,...
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Vegan French-Inspired Summer Squash Socca
This recipe was originally published on March 30, 2016. Chickpeas have become a staple ingredient in my kitchen because they are so abundantly versatile. I use them in everything from soups and stews...
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How to Improve Focus and Use Your Time Better
How to Improve Focus and Use Your Time Better The ability to focus is responsible for more than merely allowing us to get our tasks done in a timely fashion (although that’s no small thing). It can...
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7 Ways to Get Whiter Teeth Naturally
Everyone wants a bright, beautiful smile, but as you age, your pearly whites often lose their luster. How can you get that sparkling grin back? While there are many professional and over-the-counter...
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Raw Taco Salad (Rawco)
Walnut “meat,” guacamole, salsa and loads of veggies for a filling and delicious meal! It’s extremely simple to make, and when I had it at a vegan restaurant the walnut meat freaked me out by how...
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6 Tips to Staying Emotionally Balanced
On maintaining balance We live in a busy world and it is easy to get caught up with the daily grind. Often, our focus is on taking care of everything externally, rather than taking care of ourselves...
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How To Ensure You’re Getting Enough Minerals
I became interested in learning more about minerals when I noticed that in discussions of eating for beauty, the focus is often overwhelmingly on vitamins. Of course, there’s no question that vitamins...
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5 Reasons A Gap Year Is A Great Idea
I hadn’t even heard of the gap year until I was 20 years old, backpacking across Greece with my friend from the French university where I was studying abroad. In one of the hostels we stayed at, the...
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6 Ways to Be Happy When Others Succeed
Is your “I’m so happy for you!” masking your true feelings? Everyone is familiar with the question of the cup being half empty or half full. It’s designed to test our mindset and how we view the world....
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10 Super Useful Cooking Tricks That Are So Good, They’re Like Magic
Cooking prep ever got you down? Ever get frustrated with that piece of garlic that just won’t peel? Or how about those stinging watery eyes from chopping that onion? Have you ever avoided a recipe just...
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5 Evening Rituals For Optimal Rest
A good morning doesn’t start as soon as you open your eyes. It actually begins once you lay down to go to sleep—a night’s worth of deep, rejuvenating rest can make or break the way you feel when the...
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