Even before COVID-19 shut down the gyms, I was into working out at home. Since I work remotely, I have a flexible schedule. Instead of a coffee break, I have the opportunity the hop on the treadmill, MaxiClimber, or rowing machine. After trying out several exercise bikes over the years, I have discovered the best…
Tag: Health
Juice Cleanse 101: What Are the Best Vegetables to Juice?
A few weeks ago, Isaac and I tried doing a three-day juice cleanse. Unfortunately, we only managed 48 hours, but we learned a lot from doing it! We did not look up any recipes before going shopping for our fruits and veggies. Going in blind had a few perks, including discovering the worst and best vegetables…
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine – My Experience
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has gotten a lot of press over the past few weeks. Lots of people have been wondering whether this single-dose vaccination is as safe and effective as the other two on the market from Pfizer-Biontech and Moderna. This article isn’t meant to weigh the pros and cons of this…
How to Prep for a Juice Cleanse: Buying Juices vs. Juicing At Home
Everyone and their mother are doing a juice cleanse. My friends, in-laws, even my boss are all talking about doing a 3-5 day juice cleanse. It is even mentioned on the radio every single time I’m in the car. There is a lot of information on the health benefits or why it’s BS, which I’ll…
Superfood Terminology: Probiotics & Adaptogens & Collagen, oh my!
I love trying healthy foods so I am becoming familiar with superfood terminology. However, I don’t quite understand it all completely. I know that probiotics are great for your gut and collagen has something to do with having beautiful skin, but what do these words really mean? They say if you can’t explain it to…
10 Personal Development Journals That Will Change Your Life
Journaling is a popular way to become more self aware, reduce anxiety and track progress in various areas of your life. The following personal development journals all take a different approach and work towards accomplishing different goals. Everyone is different, but we all have something we want to work on. I cannot promise that any…
Walk 10,000 Steps a Day: Random or Healthy?
Walking 10,000 steps a day is always on the list of things to do to be healthier. 10,000 steps is also the standard goal setting on most fitness trackers and watches. Distance-wise, 10,000 steps is between six and seven kilometres if you are walking – at least that’s what my Apple Series Watch tells me….
5 Health Benefits of Living Near the Water
Many people enjoy or dream of living by the water. There are many reasons to like being close to water *cue Moana singing*. However, there are even more health benefits of living near the water! Swarms of mosquito and fear of hurricanes aside, there are many reasons why living by the ocean or a lake…
Social Distancing Run: Virtual Marathon Training Academy Race
COVID-19 has seriously impacted my workout routine. Prior to this craziness I actually managed to lose 15 pounds in just six weeks. In the past month, I have gained almost all of it back despite having a treadmill in my home. Thanks stress-eating. Yesterday I received an email that a race I registered for in…
The Pill Club – Get Birth Control Pills Online Hassle Free
One of the more stressful aspects of moving to a new country is healthcare. Back home, I was able to call my gynecologist and have her mail me a prescription for three months of birth control pills. I was nervous that it would take longer and cost more in the USA. Since it took me…
I Puked on Mt. Everest: Altitude Sickness 101
I went to Tibet two years ago back when I lived in Shanghai, China. Recently it has been coming up in my Facebook memories and looking back, I see that I only posted about the good and happy moments of the trip. Although it was a positive experience that I would be happy to relive…
Shrimp vs. Crickets: How Can Eating Insects Save the World?
Shrimp is a popular food source all over the world. They are healthy due to their high calcium, omega-3, protein and they are deliciously easy to prepare. Shrimp has been America’s most popular seafood for many years; in 2014 the average amount of shrimp eaten per person annually was 1.8 kilos! Despite being one of the most common allergens, shrimp are considered a delicacy and are very much in demand worldwide.
My 10 Favorite Excuses for Not Going to the Gym
Rainy weather can be pretty depressing. And wet. But…
You have an umbrella, don’t you? You’re not a witch so you won’t melt if a droplet falls on your head, right? I hope so…
Five Things NEVER to Buy at the Grocery Store Again
These days it’s easy to get caught up in all the flashy products available at the supermarket. Everything has a fancy, complicated version of itself. Pick up a bottle of tomato sauce at a grocery store and count the ingredient. Now grab the tortillas and see if you can pronounce all the chemicals. Finally, look at the fancy $10 organic peanut butter, and you’ll see the point I’m trying to get to: salt and peanuts. That’s it…
My 10 Favorite Excuses for Not Going to the Gym
My goal is to go to the gym 5 times a week: Monday – Friday during my lunch break. I began this routine in Prague when my gym was a 10 minute walk from my office. Now I live in China and I work from home which makes me lazy and full of excuses. Here are…
Entoveganism: Veganism with a Six-legged Twist
“Curiosity, disgust and confusion,” is how some vegans respond to Josh’s creepy-crawly twist on the strict no animal product diet. While both veganism and entomophagy are growing trends around the world, Josh may be the first to combine them. ‘Entoveganism’ may sound like an oxymoron but it is the most accurate description for this unique…
My Beauty Farm: Natural Cosmetics in Shanghai
“Ooh, this skin cream looks great,” I have thought on many occasions while strolling through the malls of Shanghai. I lift the product off the shelf and glance at the label out of habit even though I don’t understand a word. More times than I care to admit, I actually took it home and put…
Living in Huaqiao: Basic Beauty 101 (Guest Post)
Keeping chic in Huaqiao isn’t easy when all the elements are against you! Here’s some tips…
Four Health Benefits of Moving to China
Squat toilets, dangerous traffic, hard mattresses and sweating all summer long has it’s health benefits!
Before Abortion: 24 Hours of Choice
With abortion clinics in Ohio shutting down, there is concern. Once no abortion clinics exist in a state, women are forced to get abortions in other states. If they cannot afford to do this, they are more likely to turn to illegal, dangerous and potentially fatal procedures. The government is now requiring hospitals to perform vaginal ultrasounds on all women who want to terminate their pregnancies, whether they need one or not. Vaginal ultrasounds are an intrusive and emotional procedure for the patient, involving a hand-held probe penetrating the vagina. “Having no control over such a procedure is almost like…” said Mary, waiting for somebody else to finish her sentence with the word ‘rape’.
Maisie Crow – ‘The Last Clinic’
I thought I was done collecting sources for my final project when Lance gave me a flier for a presentation in Franklin Hall by someone called Maisie Crow. He said that she was doing something involving abortion. When I Googled her later that day, I found out that she made a movie about the last…
TheTravelBugBite 