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Breast Cancer Survivor & Yoga Nidra Facilitator Helps Children Live Happier With New Book
Children from all walks of life are exposed to stressful situations daily and learn to think in a way that creates anxiety. Some suffer hardships or see family members go through medical challenges, while others may be exposed to violence or substance abuse. Even children who come from privileged homes with intact families face challenges, whether it be parents who push them too hard, bullies who tease them at school, or online videos that send the wrong messages. All of these events can create insecurities and fears, which today’s youth don’t know to handle. Learning mindfulness techniques can help children be more resilient in the face of stress and help ease their worries.
How can we teach them?
By using a how-to storybook that introduces children to mindfulness techniques for easing anxiety and promoting happiness.
The Dolphin’s Secret: A Meditational Journey for Children by Meryl Best Lowell introduces children to Yoga Nidra—an ancient form of guided meditation which incorporates a sequence of mindfulness techniques—and encourages them to add it to their lives in order to feel calmer and happier. The book weaves how-to steps into the whimsical story of Meri, a beautiful mermaid, and her friend Aloha, a dolphin. Using The Dolphin’s Secret, parents and teachers can lead children ages 4-8 in these exercises as they lay down before naptime or bedtime.
“When children are scared, tired or sad, sometimes they act out in undesirable ways,” says Lowell. “The easy relaxation techniques incorporated into the story of Meri and Aloha will help caregivers as they guide children through ways to better manage themselves when they have these feelings. Not only can the story be used for entertainment when a child is feeling tired, but it can also be referred to in scenarios when a child is upset, and a parent or teacher needs to take action to calm them and stop the behavior from escalating.”
About Meryl Best Lowell
Lowell began practicing guided meditations while undergoing chemotherapy treatments for a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. Once treatments were complete, she checked off a bucket-list item and went swimming with dolphins in the Bahamas– a life-enhancing and transformational experience. Later while on a hike, she was inspired to incorporate the mindfulness techniques of Yoga Nidra into a book for children- and of course, use dolphins among the characters.
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2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible
At the starting price of $67,500 the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible combines a beautiful exterior with the amenities and power to back it up. With a roof that folds down in under 20 seconds and the ability to go from 0-60 MPH in 3.5 seconds, any average drive can turn into a carefree cruise in the sun or the last lap of the Daytona 500. The Camaro ZL1 convertible is the high-speed drop-top to beat.
PERFORMANCE
The Camaro owes its incredible velocity to its 6.2L engine and supercharged V8. The fast-shifting model boasts a 650 hp and 650 lb.-ft of torque, the option of standard six-speed manual transmission or 10-speed automatic, and a maximum speed of 195 MPH. Brembo performance brakes ensure that even the fastest rides can be kept under control. Working hand in hand with the automatic transition are magnetic ride control, limited slip differential and exhaust dual mode performance. Custom Launch Control allows for optimized acceleration and Line Lock to lock the Camaro’s front wheels and enable the rear wheels to spin for maximum grip. The annual fuel cost comes out to $2,800 at 6.2 gallons per 100 miles and 16 MPG combined city and highway performance. The exhaust notes are music to the ears of any car enthusiast, mimicking the sounds of thunder and lightning. The quad exhaust can be compared to the Jaguar F Type SVR, but the Camaro comes in first place. Any driver will feel like a winner in this drag-race style convertible.
EXTERIOR
The Camaro ragtop has a hard tonneau top that reclines by remote activation for easy access and a frame that sits low, comparable to the Lamborghini Huracán. Aerodynamic enhancements like a front air dam, splitter and a carbon fiber hood extractor, along with a carbon fiber rear wing, help reduce lift and increase downforce to keep ZL1 glued to the track. The exterior is equipped with HD headlamps and tail lamps with LED signature and 20” wheels made of forged aluminum for a clean and forceful look. The styling screams power and appears much more refined than its predecessors.The rear end adopts fresh taillights and a revised bumper.
INTERIOR
Despite its roaring engine, the Camaro’s cabin has the quietest interior noise which pairs comfortably with Recaro leather trimmed bucket seats and suede seat inserts. The momentum and performance of the car pulls drivers in and the race inspired Recaro seats keep them there, snugly in place for a wild ride. The styling and refinements are reminiscent of German auto options. Front seats can be heated and ventilated and cuff the body tight on fast paced drives.
SAFETY
The Camaro not only comes equipped for speed, but for safety as well. It’s Stabilitrak stability control includes traction control combined with rear cross traffic alert, park assist and side blind zone alert. Owners are not only safe from driving mishaps, but battery rundown and theft as well.
TECHNOLOGY
Besides coming supplied with standard options such as voice recognition, Apple carplay, 4G LTE wifi hotspot and wireless phone charging, the Camaro includes an enhanced Performance Data Recorder. With the Data Recorder drivers are able to view real-time performance data in order to analyze technique and improve driving abilities. Any driver can train themselves for professional racing. Other notable additions include Chevrolet’s Infotainment 3 software, newly standard forward-collision warning and one of the best Bose sound systems in its class. If the noise cancelling cabin didn’t drown out the Camaro’s thunderous motor, then the concert-like sound experience would definitely do the trick.
The Camaro Convertible ZL1, with its bold rear styling, upgraded technology and insane performance, is equally at home on the road, track or drag strip.
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Glasstic BPA-free Water Bottles
Hello, 2019! It’s a brand-new year. How do you plan to live it? If getting healthier, drinking more water and helping the planet is on your list of resolutions, you’ve got to get yourself a Glasstic® Bottle.
Like the name implies, it’s a mix of glass and plastic … a beverage bottle that takes the best parts of both! You can take Glasstic® anywhere and not worry about it breaking because it features a protective coating of plastic on the outside and a glass interior to better insulate your drink. This innovative design allows for a cleaner taste without the worry of breaking glass. Not convinced? It’s also BPA-free. Now those are some excellent reasons to drink more water!
Every time you use Glasstic®, you are helping reduce waste because that’s one less single-use bottle that will end up in the landfill. So, you can help Mother Earth, while you’re getting healthier.
Want to express yourself more in 2019? Just inside the plastic shell, Glasstic® lets you insert customizable designs to better show off your personality and creativity. Also looking to watch more football this year? As we near the end of the football season, Glasstic® has a new football themed bottle that is sure to impress at your Super Bowl party.
Cheers to a healthy, happy, hydrated and earth-friendly new year and the water bottle that’s bound to become your best companion.
More Reasons to Love Glasstic®
Reusable – use it over and over and over again and reduce landfill waste in the process!
Shatterproof – special coating prevents shattering. If the glass breaks, it stays inside the shatterproof shell with no mess!
Easy to Clean – Glasstic® is dishwasher safe.
Lifetime Warranty – free parts for life.
Easy to Personalize – with the insert packs you can create lots of different looks, including coloring your own design.
Wide Mouth – makes infusing with fruit or making tea so easy.
Large Spout – easy to drink
Take it Anywhere – most fitness studios allow Glasstic®. Take it to the pool or take it to the gym. Glasstic has the benefits of glass with the luxuries of plastic.
Safe for Kiddos – Durable and safe for kids as young as 6, just make sure to inspect from time to time.
About Glasstic®
Glasstic®’s patented Modular Water Bottle System got its start 5 years ago as a way to fill a need in the beverage bottle market. HealthyliciousLiving LLC realized people wanted a high-quality, portable beverage container that was free of BPA and toxins, that carried all the benefits of glass … like the taste … without the drawbacks … breaking. After a lot of trial and error, Glasstic® was born, offering a whole new safe, healthy, environmentally conscious way to enjoy beverages on the go.
Reminder: Briefing Call at 11 am ET TODAY: Leading National Rights Organizations Assess Two Years of Trump’s Harm to Courts
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Today at 11 am ET, Alliance for Justice and People For the American Way will host a joint telebriefing to discuss their respective studies of the first two years of President Trump’s impact on federal courts and the federal judiciary. The call follows the release earlier today, at 9:30 am ET, of new reports by the organizations: AFJ’s “Trump’s Attacks on Our Justice System: President Trump, the Federal Judiciary and the 115th Congress,” and PFAW’s “Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears: The Continuing Harm Caused by Confirmed Trump Federal Judges.”
The AFJ report is a comprehensive look at the disintegration of the judicial nominations process under Trump, which has led to the nomination and confirmation of numerous individuals with histories of opposition to key legal rights and protections for workers, women, people of color, LGBTQ Americans, immigrants, and more. You can read the report here.
An audio recording of the call is available here.
The PFAW report builds on the organization’s ongoing research project, “Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears,” and provides compilation and analysis of the rulings of Trump judges following their confirmation. It offers a stark illustration of the ways in which these judges have—as predicted—brought narrow-minded, elitist agendas and views to the federal bench and have harmed people’s rights. You can read the report here.
WHAT: Briefing call with Alliance for Justice and People For the American Way on two years of Trump’s harm to the courts
WHEN: Wednesday, April 3, 11 am ET
WHO: Daniel Goldberg, Legal Director, Alliance for Justice and Elliot Mincberg, Senior Fellow, People For the American Way
Questions?
Please contact Laurie Kinney, Director of Communications, Alliance for Justice, at laurie@afj.org or 202-464-7367, or Derrick Crowe, Press Secretary, People For the American Way, at dcrowe@pfaw.org or 512-516-5067.
About Alliance for Justice
Alliance for Justice believes that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have their voices heard when the government makes decisions that affect their lives. We are a national association of 130 organizations, representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society.
5 Health Benefits of Our Green Spaces
Studies show that green space and landscaping contribute to health, happiness, and intellect.
Many people spend their time, money, and effort improving their properties and some choose to get into DIY garden landscaping to save money. While countless benefits of DIY landscaping does to your health, there are also disadvantages when it comes to time commitment and spending more on investing in equipment, but it is truly a matter of personal choice. If you choose to hire a landscaping professional then you should choose a company that provides a quote or price estimate even if they have to send somebody out to visit your home and see how well specific design elements might work. There’s a long list of landscaping companies, but if you are somewhere in Miami FL area, you can find valuable information when you visit https://bestofmachinery.com/us/fl/miami/landscaper.
It’s natural to long for spring when it’s cold outside. But did you know, there’s a good reason why you may pine for green? Living landscapes are an important part of the outdoor lifestyle that Americans enjoy, but the benefits go beyond the barbeque and backyard baseball. Green spaces are necessary for your health.
“The advantages of grass and landscaping surpass the usual physical benefits that result from outdoor activity,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “Numerous studies have found that people who spend more time outside or are exposed to living landscapes are happier, healthier and smarter.”
Researchers have studied the impact of nature on human well-being for years, but recent studies have found a more direct correlation between human health, particularly related to stress, and the importance of people’s access to nature and managed landscapes.
Getting dirty is actually good for you. Soil is the new Prozac, according to Dr. Christopher Lowry, a neuroscientist at the University of Bristol in England. Mycobacterium vaccae in soil mirrors the effect on neurons that Prozac provides. The bacterium stimulates serotonin production, which explains why people who spend time gardening and have direct contact with soil feel more relaxed and happier.
Children who are raised on farms in a “dirtier” environment than an urban setting not only have a stronger immune system but are also better able to manage social stress, according to the National Academy of Sciences.
Living near living landscapes can improve your mental health. Researchers in England found that people moving to greener areas experienced an immediate improvement in mental health that was sustained for at least three years after they moved. The study also showed that people relocating to a more developed area suffered a drop in mental health.
Greening of vacant urban areas in Philadelphia reduced feelings of depression by 41.5% and reduced poor mental health by 62.8% for those living near the vacant lots, according to a study by a research team.
Green spaces can make you healthier too. People who live within a half mile of green space (such parks, public gardens, and greenways) were found to have a lower incidence of fifteen diseases by Dutch researchers — including depression, anxiety, heart disease, diabetes, asthma and migraines.
A 2015 study found that people living on streets with more trees had a boost in heart and metabolic health. Studies show that tasks conducted under the calming influence of nature are performed better and with greater accuracy, yielding a higher quality result. Spending time in gardens, for instance, can improve memory performance and attention span by 20%.
Living landscapes make you smarter. Children gain attention and working memory benefits when they are exposed to greenery, says a study led by Payam Dadvand of the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology in Barcelona. In addition, exposure to natural settings may be widely effective in reducing attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children.
This applies to adults as well. Research has also shown that being around plants helps you concentrate better at home and at work. Charlie Hall, Ellison Chair in International Floriculture believes that spending time in gardens can improve attention span and memory performance by as much as 20 percent.
A National Institute of Health study found that adults demonstrate significant cognitive gains after going on a nature walk. In addition, a Stanford University study found that walking in nature, rather than a concrete-oriented, urban environment, resulted in decreased anxiety, rumination, and negative affect, and produced cognitive benefits, such as increased working memory performance.
Living landscapes help you heal faster. Multiple studies have discovered that plants in hospital recovery rooms or views of aesthetically-pleasing gardens help patients heal up to one day faster than those who are in more sterile or austere environments.
Physicians are now prescribing time outdoors for some patients, according to recent reports. Park Rx America is a non-profit with a mission to encourage physicians to prescribe doses of nature.
All of these benefits reinforce the importance of maintaining our yards, parks and other community green spaces. Trees, shrubs, grass, and flowering plants are integral to human health. Not only do they provide a place for kids and pets to play, they directly contribute to our mental and physical well-being.
More information can be found at www.SaveLivingLandscapes.com
Lovin’ My Car: Women in the Driver’s Seat By Libby Edelman
This fabulous book provides a fresh perspective on the automotive industry from a woman’s lens. Lovin’ My Car will be available for purchase just in time for Mother’s Day! It will be released Friday, April 12 on Amazon, powerhouse Books, and in Barnes and Noble Stores across the country!
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In Lovin’ My Car: Women in the Driver’s Seat, Libby Edelman, former fashion editor and co- founder of Sam Edelman, demonstrates her talent in photography, combining feminine beauty with the greatness of cars. Edelman brilliantly captures the complexities of women and these motor vehicles. Readers and car enthusiasts alike can peer into the purpose of these cars: to protect, be eye- catching, and add value to one’s life. This photography mission was prompted after years of discussions about cars between her husband Sam and son Jesse. Libby Edelman was left with a robust knowledge and simultaneous curiosity about others who shared their love for automotives. Libby unveils a diverse community of women, all united through their appreciation for motor vehicles. Lovin’ in My Car: Women in the Driver’s Seat features a range of car styles including fancy, quirky and everyday models. Snapshots celebrating the proud female owner and her motor vehicle are paired with an anecdote about the vehicle’s history.
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Beat the waiting list. This Defender is available for immediate delivery
With over 200 vehicles exported to North America, we have perfected the art of balancing authentic restoration with modern day comforts. To celebrate our ten-year anniversary in 2017, the Arkonik team curated DECADE. Fast forward eighteen months and we are pleased to unveil this completely restored and reimagined, one-of-a-kind Defender.
Beat the waiting list: DECADE is available for immediate delivery, straight to your doorstep!
Decadent gold accents complement the custom Santorini Black bodywork, including the trademark hinges, KBX® Signature grille and wing-top air intakes. Hand-painted pinstripes have been added along the flanks and under the bulging Puma hood. The distinctive theme continues inside with sumptuous black leather upholstery and gold fluting. DECADE is currently at Arkonik headquarters, ready and waiting to embark on a new adventure.
EXTERIOR
• Bodywork in Santorini Black with gold fleck
• Gold pinstripe & hinges
• Kahn® 1945 18″ alloys with gold lip
• BFGoodrich T/A KO2 tires
• Puma hood with Arkonik badge
• KBX Signature grille with gold mesh
• Bumper with gold-rimmed DRLs
• Trucklite® Twin-Cat LED headlamps
• Gold KBX wing-top air-intakes
• Satin Black chequer plate
• Arkonik® Raptor Black steering guard
• Ebony Fire & Ice side steps
• NAS rear step
INTERIOR
• Ruskin Inside™ Supersoft Black leather with gold fluting & stitch
• Recaro® Cross Sportster CS heated front seats
• Central lock box with 12V & twin USB port
• 3 Premium high-back centre row seats
• Matching leather dash & door cards
• Moto-Lita® 15″ black leather steering wheel
• Black anodized gear knobs & door furniture
• Orange LED lighting package
• Pioneer® sound system with Apple® CarPlay & reversing camera display
• Air conditioning
Happening right now, drug addiction in the US has reached epidemic proportions. What’s worse, only 11 percent of those people will find the right treatment. It’s time to eliminate the stigma and focus on a tangible solution, rather than the problem.
Mallory Neuberger lived a double life for years, suffering from a soul-crushing addiction to cocaine while hiding behind a successful career and raising two children. After finding sobriety, she has made it her mission to help others by opening and running sober houses for women.
Anchored in relatable stories and filled with actionable tips for anyone affected by addiction, Sober.House. offers readers:
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Calming, pain relieving and inflammation reducer. These are only a few of the wonders CBD oil can have over your pet friend. It’s an ailment helper––without the psychoactive reactions associated with cannabis.
Cookie, an eight-year-old Schnautzer suffered from a stroke during the 2018 Holidays. The result was a poor equilibrium and a problematic internal sleeping clock. She would wake up at 2 AM, would bark for attention and wouldn’t want to go back to sleep. Times got harder in between every night, and the days seemed to get longer. Eventually, CBD was incorporated. It helped Cookie relax to the point where her sleeping schedule slowly turned to normal.
Cookie was everything her owners wanted in a dog. “She was playful and very smart. She would never sit still, and would always jump around the house. But that changed after the stroke. We couldn’t believe it.” Things quickly changed after the CBD intake, and the owners are coming back for more. “Think of it as a super-food for your dog!”
A Veterinarian’s Point of View
We went out on a search for vets and their opinions on CBD. We had the opportunity of speaking with Dr. Gary Ritcher, who is a leading Veterinary Health Expert with Rover.
“My education about CBD and medical cannabis, in general, comes from personal research and speaking with experts in the field.
I have performed a great deal of topic-related research. There is an entire chapter in my book – The Ultimate Pet Health Guide – on cannabis and I have written multiple continuing education courses for veterinarians on the topic.”
Scientific experts give us a supportive back-up feeling on CBD, and it only reassures the healing properties behind it. Before considering buying any kind of CBD treatment it’s recommendable to follow on these tips:
● Always consult your vet before trying CBD products on your dog. They can help you choose specifics and the right dosage for your pup.
● Make sure it’s hemp-derived CBD and it’s Certificate of Analysis, which basically shows the amount of CBD the product contains along with lab results.
● Always follow your dogs’ behavior after consumption, and gradually start on his dosage. That way you can really tell how well is working and monitor their reaction.
Science Behind CBD for Dogs
First thing is first, all mammals have an endocannabinoid system, but especially with the CB1 receptors, which are found primarily in the central nervous system and in the brain. The “high” or psychoactive experience associated with recreational or medical marijuana is caused by activating CB1 receptors.
It is important to never confuse CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Although derived from the same plant CBD has no psychoactive. The infamous THC will get you high and create the euphoric feeling most people recognize when they think about cannabis. CBD, on the other hand, will not cause any of these loopy feelings, instead, it takes over the body with multiple healing and preventive properties.
Dogs are benefiting from CBD in so many ways. With no known side effects, preventive measures and healing properties it makes it the perfect supplement to have at home when things start looking fishy. Here is a list of how the ways CBD can help your furry baby:
Epilepsy and seizures
It is a great nervous system booster. Helps relief recurrent seizure and stabilize dogs post-seizures.
Pain reliever
Reliefs pain and reduces inflammation that could eventually develop into diseases.
Bowel disease helper
Can normalize motility in pups with bowel diseases.
Cancer preventer and killer
Cannabinoids have shown to have antitumor cell activity in animal cancer models. This is a great way of reducing cancer cell spread and can be taken as a preventive cancerous measure.
Anxiety reducer
Aids with separation anxiety, and soothes stress especially when dogs are let alone for a prolonged time, new people visit homes or for long travels (in cars or flights).
Appetite increaser
Endocannabinoid plays a role in regulating the body’s feeding behavior.
Arthritis, joint and mobility issues
Can help increase activity and comfort in dogs
Where Can I Find It?
The past misconceptions over cannabis are slowly fading and new thoughts on their curative properties are arising. New market opportunities are opening doors to CBD distributors which reflects the future of the cannabis industry. Sooner than later you will be able to find different products on CBD, especially because it is now legal in the US as long as it follows regulations.
There are many online stores that offer CBD for dogs, including varied products like tinctures, treats and even infused with coconut oil.
CBD oil is the perfect option for all those dog lovers out there, who are looking for a different angle on dog treatments with the ultimate goal of bettering their lives. It is an alternative to conventional drugs, without the side effects and, for us humans the best part is that’s under budget. We all love our pups and we are willing to do so much for them. From creating safe spaces, playing with them and offering the best accessible options to optimize their health. There is no wonder why we call them humanity’s best friend.
Written by Hermes Maldonado
