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Everything Blends Together to Form Its Own Coherence By Shin Yu Pai My earliest connection to Buddhism came through poetry. Growing up in a Taiwanese immigrant household without consistent ritual or practice, I learned social values through my father quoting Confucius and Chinese classical poems. Though he claimed we descended from a lineage of poets beginning with Pai Chu-I, Chinese culture always felt abstract for me. In my teens, I encountered the Eastern wisdom-infused writings of Beat poets: Gary Snyder, Joanne Kyger, Jack Kerouac. At Boston University, I learned the songs of Milarepa, alongside translations of Ryokan, Dogen’s Moon in…

The 15 Best Vitamin C Eye Creams to Brighten and Tighten<p>Vanessa Lee, celebrity medical aesthetic provider and founder of The Things We Do, says, “Vitamin C is a superstar ingredient, known for its antioxidant properties, which help to brighten and protect the delicate skin around our eyes from environmental stressors. It also helps neutralize free radicals that can damage the skin and accelerate aging.” If you’re like me and nerd out on the science of skincare, Lee goes on to explain how vitamin C inhibits an enzyme called tyrosinase, which is directly related to melanin production. “By regulating this enzyme,…

The CW / Hannah Grace Mayfield The Student Health Center, located next to the Student Recreation Center, offers urgent care, women’s health care and more. For many students, college is the first time in their lives they have to deal with medical issues on their own. The University Health Center, Women’s and Gender Resource Center, and Counseling Center are on-campus resources that all students should be aware of throughout their time in college. Student Health Center Student Health Center We provide women’s health care, psychiatric care, vaccinations, x-rays, lab tests, HIV testing, referrals, etc. We also have allergy, nutrition and…

Because paramedics often encounter traumatic situations during their duties, the Augusta Fire Department introduced a program to support the mental health of its personnel. The peer support team was established in 2021 by Augusta Fire Chief Dave Gloder. “Morale was low and we didn’t know how to deal with it,” Gloder said. “We know the job is stressful, so we decided to look into peer support groups.” Gloder says it’s important for staff to have someone they can reach out to. “I’ve been traumatized for 37 years with various traumas and I’ve been in therapy,” he says. “If you can…

Whether it’s ashwagandha to relieve stress or melatonin to help with sleep, supplements are increasingly becoming the go-to for those needing mental health support. In fact, according to consumer research organization Mintel, nearly half of millennials use some kind of vitamin or dietary supplement to support their mental health. But not all supplements are right for everyone, so be sure to talk to your doctor before taking any supplements, especially if you’re taking prescription medications. “Supplements can interact with medications, making them either more effective or less effective,” says Mena Milhom, M.D., a psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at…

1Slow Cooker BBQ ChickenWill DickeyImagine the taste of smoky, tangy barbecue chicken without using a smoker at all. That’s exactly what you get with this meltingly tender recipe made in your slow cooker – perfect for making barbecue chicken sandwiches throughout the week.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken. Buy a slow cooker2Slow Cooker Bolognese Will DickeyThis hearty meat sauce makes a huge batch and is perfect for meal prep: make a little for Sunday night dinner and freeze the rest for busy weeknights.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Bolognese. 3Queso DipWill DickeyUsing your slow cooker makes this cheesy…

A large crowd gathered at the PUSD Wellness Center on Thursday, May 30 to honor Viki Salazar, the inaugural recipient of the Brooke Zimmerman Award. Salazar, who works in the Wellness Center greeting and serving students, received the award in recognition of her outstanding service and contributions. Wellness center co-founder Brooke Zimmerman, a former PUSD teacher who started the center more than 16 years ago with the help of a small committee, attended the event with her granddaughter, Javier Leonard, a seventh-grader at Piedmont Middle School. “Sixteen years ago, we received the results of Piedmont’s annual California Healthy Kids survey,”…

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Mental health is a burden for Americans both nationally and locally. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that 474,000 adults in Nevada suffer from a mental health illness – more than eight times the population of Carson City. However, Americans over the age of 65 are more susceptible to mental health illnesses due to the stresses associated with aging, declining physical health and loneliness.”One man told me he was upset that he was alone. He felt that his wife should have outlived him. That was what he expected, and now his world is so small,”…

DisclosureFest and Fade to Black will be hosting a Mass Meditation Initiative at Castaic Lake over the summer solstice weekend, Friday, June 21st through Sunday, June 23rd. The event follows several others in Southern California, Washington DC and Las Vegas and will be the ninth Mass Meditation Initiative festival since 2017. The event will feature top electronic, spiritual and jam music artists, mindful speakers and workshops on health, wellness, environmental and humanitarian themes, yoga classes, sound baths, art walks with world-renowned visionary artists, vegan plant-based food and a children’s space with a variety of activities throughout the weekend. The festival…

JENNERSTOWN, Pa. – Nearly 30 years ago, Tina Buckham woke up to the sound of a curtain rail falling to the floor and the thick smell of smoke.Buckham said he escaped the fast-spreading fire with his life, but left with very little except for a drawing of a flying lion he had done in high school several years ago.Now, that lion is the inspiration for and the name of her restaurant on U.S. Highway 30 in Jennerstown. And inside, Buckham says the Flying Lion Pub & Eatery reflects the journey that got her to where she is, from the paintings…