There’s a Word for That: 25 Expressions You Should Have in Your Vocabulary Recently I came across this amazing little Tumblr named ‘OtherWordly‘ – itself a play on words. It consists of a collection of strange and lovely words from different languages through different times. What I like most about this selection of consonants and vowels – little meaning-carrying packages of vibration – is that they all try to point to the unspeakable, the transient or the neglected. That which we forget in the busyness of our daily grind. Words have the power to remind us – and therefore we should choose our words carefully so we are reminded of the things that nourish our souls. You can find my favourite words below – pick five that resonate most, write them down, yes seriously – go grab a pen -, make sure to learn them by heart, teach them to your inner voice and share them with others to guide our collective attention to what truly matters. 1 – Sophrosyne 2 – Vorfreude pronunciation | ‘for-froi-duh 3 – Numinous 4 – Nemophilist pronunciation | ne-‘mo-fe-list 5 – Sillage
How to Reduce Lactic Acid Build up in Muscles: 13 Steps Edit Article Edited by LC108, BR, Jacob, Vahab2121 and 5 others Three Parts:Understanding Lactic AcidReducing Lactic Acid During a WorkoutReducing Lactic Acid Through Your Diet Lactic acid is released into the muscles when they have used up their normal energy stores but still have intense energy needs. Small amounts of lactic acid operate as a temporary energy source, thus helping you avoid fatigue during a workout. However, a build up of lactic acid during a workout can create burning sensations in the muscles that can slow down or halt your athletic activity. Ad Steps Part 1 of 3: Understanding Lactic Acid 1Understand that lactic acid does not cause muscle soreness after a workout. 2Understand that lactic acid causes the burning sensation during a workout. Part 2 of 3: Reducing Lactic Acid During a Workout 1Stay hydrated. 7Stay active. Part 3 of 3: Reducing Lactic Acid Through Your Diet 1Increase your magnesium intake. 4Eat foods containing B vitamins. Tips
9 Ways To Become The Master Of Your Own Mind Many of us spend an exorbitant amount of time and energy -- not to mention money -- taking care of our bodies, and trying to keep ourselves looking and feeling our best. But when it comes to the mind, less attention (literally) is paid. Taking care of the mind can come as an afterthought, and often we think of the mind as something outside of our own control. "Our life is the creation of our mind," according to Buddhist scripture. Buddhist philosophy developed an entire science of training the unruly mind to help anyone overcome its constant fluctuations to achieve stillness, and eventually, enlightenment. But even if it's not enlightenment you're after, developing a good relationship with your mind is critical to building a life that is successful on your own terms. Make time for stillness. Meditation has been around for thousands of years, and it's perhaps the single most powerful tool out there for gaining mastery over your mind. Pursue meaning over pleasure. Read, read, read. Let it be.
Primal Palate 7 Must-Read Books on the Art and Science of Happiness by Maria Popova From Plato to Buddha, or what imperfection has to do with the neuroscience of the good life. If you, like me, are fascinated by the human quest to understand the underpinnings of happiness but break out in hives at the mere mention of self-help books, you’re in luck: I’ve sifted through my personal library, a decade’s worth of obsessive reading, to surface seven essential books on the art and science of happiness, rooted in solid science, contemporary philosophy and cross-disciplinary insight. From psychology and neuroscience to sociology and cultural anthropology to behavioral economics, these essential reads illuminate the most fundamental aspiration of all human existence: How to avoid suffering and foster lasting well-being. The question of what makes us happy is likely as old as human cognition itself and has occupied the minds of philosophers, prophets and scientists for millennia. Human rationality depends critically on sophisticated emotionality. Donating = Loving
Video - Hot Blooded WarmUp Workout - Atlanta Holistic Health Prevent injury and lessen fatigue. Warming up seems like it can be a waste of time but it is very important to the health of your body chemistry and your muscles and bone. Warming up is a signal to your body that activity is on its way and is increasing it is a good way to get your metabolism to wake up. Short burst without a warm up When your body cores doesn’t get a chance to thoroughly warm up before entering continuous exercise it thinks it is going it to a “fight or flight” mode and doesn’t work to burn calories efficiently. Warming up is like lighting a candle and setting the mood for meditation Warming up consists of two phases: aerobic activity to get circulation going and flexibility exercises that prevent injury. Make the time If you suffer from asthma that is exercise induced warming a way to prevent an “episode.” To get the latest updates from Atlanta Holistic Health Examiner Tina Ranieri ‘click’ the subscribe button above.
Introduction Growing out of the wisdom of China, India, and Japan, Zen became a powerful movement to explore the lesser-known reaches of the human mind. Today we are rediscovering modern significance in its ancient insights. This course is an attempt to encounter Zen in its purest form, by returning to its legendary masters. This course offers a treasury of Zen tradition: teachings, anecdotes, stories, legends, sayings, and wisdom culled from the classic texts of Chinese Chan and Japanese Zen. When Westerners first encountered the strange Zen dialogues and antics that had been treasured in East Asia for a thousand years, there seemed to be more madness than method. In this course we try to let Zen speak for itself. . . . understanding how the tradition views itself must be the basis for all later criticism.
Adductor Stretch for Inner Thigh Muscles The inner and outer thigh muscles are often forgot about when performing stretches, however these muscles are often the cause of a lot of injury problems. Sports such as football and those require lateral (side) movements can often cause the adductor (inner thigh muscles) to be overstretched. Performing the simple toe grab inner thigh stretch will help to relieve the tension build up within the muscle region. The biggest muscle in the body (Gluteus maximus) i.e. the muscle in the buttock, performs a number of function, and as such is often overworked and tense. To avoid both of these problems, make sure you include the following stretches into your cool down routine. Your core muscles, those of your abdominal area and obliques are always working to keep you body in good alignment, you may not think that your working these muscles when performing an exercise such as a bicep curl, however they are always needing to be contracted to enable the movement to take place.
Origins Of Popular Jewish Surnames Correction, Jan. 29, 2014: Some of the sources used in the reporting of this piece were unreliable and resulted in a number of untruths and inaccuracies. The original post remains below, but a follow-up post outlining the errors, as well as further explanation, can be found here. Ashkenazic Jews were among the last Europeans to take family names. In attempting to build modern nation-states, the authorities insisted that Jews take last names so that they could be taxed, drafted, and educated (in that order of importance). Until this period, Jewish names generally changed with every generation. Jews distrusted the authorities and resisted the new requirement. The easiest way for Jews to assume an official last name was to adapt the name they already had, making it permanent. In Yiddish or German, "son" would be denoted by "son" or "sohn" or "er." MATRONYMICS (daughter of …) The next most common source of Jewish last names is probably places. OTHER HEBREW- and YIDDISH-DERIVED NAMES
Sugar vs Fat on BBC: Which is Worse? Sugar or fat, which is worse? That’s the question in the BBC documentary “Sugar vs. Fat” that aired the other night. And it’s been a long time since I got so many e-mails asking me for comments! It’s an interesting setup. Two identical twin brothers – both of them doctors – go on a diet for a month. MailOnline: One twin gave up sugar, the other gave up fat. You can watch the show online here if you’re in the UK or watch a lower-quality copy on YouTube if you’re not. Unfortunately they end up mostly “confirming” their preconceived ideas. Result Obviously when there is only one person on each diet, chance plays a big role. Weight First thing first. As study after study show more effective weight loss on a low-carb diet, this should be no surprise. How much – if any – muscle mass the participants lost is impossible to know as the BodPod test only measures fat mass vs. non-fat mass (including water). Brain function This shows that the producer is ignorant or just interested in a dramatic show.
The Death Of Expertise I am (or at least think I am) an expert. Not on everything, but in a particular area of human knowledge, specifically social science and public policy. When I say something on those subjects, I expect that my opinion holds more weight than that of most other people. I never thought those were particularly controversial statements. But democracy, as I wrote in an essay about C.S. What’s going on here? I fear we are witnessing the “death of expertise”: a Google-fueled, Wikipedia-based, blog-sodden collapse of any division between professionals and laymen, students and teachers, knowers and wonderers – in other words, between those of any achievement in an area and those with none at all. What has died is any acknowledgement of expertise as anything that should alter our thoughts or change the way we live. This is a very bad thing. Worse, it’s dangerous. This isn’t just about politics, which would be bad enough. In politics, too, the problem has reached ridiculous proportions.
How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time Just admit it. It would be pretty nice if you could walk into a gym and a do a workout that burns fat and builds muscle at the same time. There’s nothing like the best of both worlds! But is it really possible to lose that extra flab around your waistline, and get firm, toned muscles at the same time? And if so, how do you do it without defying the laws of physics? Can You Lose Fat and Gain Muscle At The Same Time? Technically, it seems impossible to build muscle and lose fat. What Do Fat Burning and Muscle Building Studies Tell Us? In a situation like this, the best place to turn is science, which can tell us whether something that seems to be impossible may actually be possible. One study from California State University tracked a group of healthy men for eight weeks. What About Fat Burning and Muscle Building Studies with Women? A similar set of studies were done on women. The Most Interesting Finding How Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time 30-40 minute session: 60-90 minute session:
Meditation | Mind & Sport Institute “I would go to bed feeling like I didn’t even want to live”- Jerry West As reported on NBA.com, NBA Legend Jerry West known as ‘Mr. Clutch’ and ‘The Logo’ (since the NBA logo is an image of him) “says he has battled depression since childhood, when his father would beat the future Hall of Famer, causing low self-esteem that has plagued him despite a successful career as one of the NBA’s biggest influences. West says his West Virginia childhood was devoid of love and filled with anger as a result of his abusive father, who left him feeling tormented and worthless. “I would go to bed feeling like I didn’t even want to live,” West says in a segment airing Tuesday on HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.” “I’ve been so low sometimes and when everyone else would be so high because I didn’t like myself.” Glen Bias Leonard Kevin “Len” Bias (November 18, 1963 – June 19, 1986) was a first team All-American college basketball player at the University of Maryland. [youtube]