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In his book Snow LeopardPeter Mathiesen says he has “come down” from a literal high: a two-month pilgrimage deep in the Tibetan Himalayas. But as he gets lower in altitude and closer to a remote world, he becomes increasingly frustrated. In other words, he experienced what all seekers before him and since must ultimately reach: the challenge of bringing expanded mental states into everyday life, anchoring them there, integrating and sustaining what psychologist Abraham Maslow called peak experiences. These are spiritual awakenings, epiphanies, revelations, encounters with transcendence or awe, even engrossment, and all kinds of highs, whether mystical or mycological.…

Governor Sanders, along with Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva, called on Arkansas school districts to participate in his administration’s mental health pilot program. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday joined Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva in calling on Arkansas school districts to participate in the state’s mental health pilot program. A letter was sent to school superintendents across the state outlining how the program will work to address the symptoms of youth mental illness and one of its biggest causes: social media and screen addiction. “The Natural State is not unique. Depression, anxiety and isolation among…

Nara Smith, an influencer and model who’s famous on TikTok for her DIY bubble gum and tapioca pearl creations, recently shared a recipe for a homemade sunscreen that’s not dermatologist approved.In the video, her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, mixes coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, beeswax and jojoba oil in a bowl, then adds boiling water, adds zinc oxide powder, and places the product in a glass jar and puts it in the fridge to set.Influencer Nara Smith showed her viewers how to make your own sunscreen at home, and we put it to the test to see if it…

Image credit: © Angelina – stock.adobe.comAs the extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a pivotal role in periorbital skin aging, cosmetic ingredients with the ability to rejuvenate the ECM represent a rational approach in formulating effective anti-aging eye creams.1 Recent studies have shown that a new eye cream formulated with active complexes (yeast/rice ferment filtrate, N-acetylneuraminic acid, palmityl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7) can effectively address aging concerns such as periorbital wrinkles, loss of elasticity and reduced hydration.2SurvivabilityThe study used human dermal fibroblasts (HSFs) that were cultured until they reached the exponential growth phase and then incubated with fetal bovine serum. After being left…

Black garlic is garlic (Spring onion This grape variety is ripened in a hot and humid environment. Fresh garlic is exposed to temperatures of 140 to 194 degrees Fahrenheit (60 to 90 degrees Celsius) and 70 to 90 percent humidity for several weeks. The result is a deep brownish-black clove that is higher in antioxidants than regular garlic, has a chewy texture and a sweeter flavor. Research has shown that consuming black garlic has a number of health benefits, including improving risk factors for heart disease, such as cholesterol and blood pressure. Health by Design Black garlic is an excellent…

NotCo, the fastest growing plant-based food technology company in Latin America and known for NotMilk and NotBurger, continues to expand its portfolio by entering the growing market for protein foods and drinks for athletes. Less than a year after launching its Knot Snack Protein Bar, a fortified cereal bar containing caffeine and the sugar substitute palatinose, the company is following up with the announcement of Knot Shake Protein, a line of protein-enhanced sports drinks. The new range includes limited edition flavours such as Banana Pancake with Cinnamon and Strawberry with Dates, as well as standard flavours such as Chocolate, Coffee…

LOUIS — Starting this week, any Cape Henlopen student under the age of 18 who has a school-issued student ID number, access to a free or reduced meal program or a few dollars in pocket money will be able to pick up a meal or two from an area school. On July 1, Cape Henlopen Schools launched its summer nutrition program, providing breakfast and lunch from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday at Lewis Elementary School (820 Savannah Road), Cape Henlopen High School (1250 Kings Hwy.) and Sussex Consortium (17344 Sweetbriar Road). “They just have to stop by and…

Listen to the article 6 mins This audio is automatically generated, if you have any feedback please let us know. Editor’s note: Anna Vredenburg is director of health policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. America’s mental health crisis is firmly ingrained in the national consciousness, and the silver lining of the pandemic’s devastation is the realization that what we did before wasn’t enough. For American employers, this underscores the need to accelerate investments in workplace mental health. If you work for a large company, there’s a good chance you have more support available than you did a few years…

Ina Garten says: goThat’s why this Independence Day, we’re leaving out some classic backyard dishes: The Barefoot Contessa shared her “special” menu for the holiday on Instagram today, but two barbecue staples were noticeably missing from the list. “I usually grill hot dogs and burgers for the Fourth of July, but this year I’m going to make it a little special,” she wrote, sharing the recipe she made. teeth her plans for a patriotic celebration; “First, I’m going to make warm lobster rolls because they’re so delicious and really easy to put together. I serve them with traditional coleslaw and…

I’ve recently started sitting on my balcony in the morning to catch up on standout book club reads, and it’s been so refreshing. Call me obsessive, but I just can’t get enough of finding hidden gems that others — like Jenna Bush Hager — are reading. When she’s not co-hosting TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, she’s sharing her monthly book club picks on Read With Jenna and accompanying podcast!Created by Hager in 2019, Read With Jenna features over 50 titles that Hager eagerly shares with other book lovers. She told The Today Show, “There’s nothing like falling in love with…