Health and wellness
8 Meditation Hand Positions: Where Do I Put My Hands?
Meditation hand positions drive beginners crazy because there’s always the question of, “where do I put my hands when meditating?” And then, you’ll see a world-class practitioner or a Buddha statue and notice they have very specific hand meditation positions. In fact,...
How to Use Meditation Balls and 3 Ball Recommendations
Meditation balls, also known as baoding balls, are something I've always been interested in for both dexterity reasons and to help meditate. However, I realized that I honestly had no idea how to use these balls properly, so I decided to share my research with...
Meditation Words and Their Meanings
Meditation has become a universal practice. If you, like many others, have gained an interest in meditation and are learning more about it, there’s a good chance that you’ve come across words or terms you don’t understand. In this guide, we hope to bring some clarity...
6-Step Guide on How to Make a Meditation Altar
Meditation takes a lot of time and patience. If you’re just getting started, I suggest skipping this article and reading one of the following: What to Do After Meditation? Why Doesn’t Meditation Work for Me? Why? Learning how to make a meditation altar can take the...
639 Hz Frequency Benefits
The 639 Hz frequency is one of the Solfeggio frequencies that is believed to help create a positive shift in those who are listening to them. There are nine Solfeggio tones, and each one has a different effect and benefits. There are many 639 Hz frequency benefits,...
What is Chakra Meditation?
There are more than a dozen types of meditations out there. While mindfulness tends to get all of the attention, chakra meditation can be especially therapeutic for those who want to work on specific issues. Often, when we struggle in certain areas of our lives, our...
Fitness
3 Ways to Incorporate Slow Twitch Muscle Exercises Into Your Workout
Slow twitch muscle exercises are crucial for endurance athletes, and many studies show that endurance athletes actually have more slow-twitch vs fast-twitch fibers. Why? Endurance athletes train with: Low resistance High reps It’s no secret that if you want to run a...
7+ Fast Twitch Muscle Exercises to Improve Your Workout
Fast twitch muscle exercises incorporate your type II muscle fibers, which are responsible for quick bursts of strength. Powerlifters engage more of these fibers because of the way they lift: extremely heavy with explosive movements. If you want to improve your PR or...
What Is The Difference Between Fast-twitch and Slow-twitch Muscle Fibers?
If you’re going to the gym, training hard and seeing results, you probably don’t give much thought to fast twitch muscle fibers vs slow twitch. However, if you want to maximize performance and reach your goals, you need to be able to answer: what is the difference...
4 Hydrolyzed Protein Benefits You Probably Don’t Know
Do you have digestive issues or just find your normal source of protein difficult to digest? Then, hydrolyzed protein benefits are perfect for you. Hydrolyzed protein powder comes in whey isolate form, so it’s ideal for an after-workout shake or just to add more...
5 Benefits of Protein Shakes After Workouts
Protein shakes are such an integral part of the fitness world that nearly every trainer will recommend them. Unfortunately, many people think “shakes will make me bulky,” but that’s not really true, depending on your goals. The benefits of protein shakes after...
8 Pea Protein Benefits and How They Can Help You Reach Your Goals
Whey, casein, plant, soy – there are a lot of different types of protein. And today, it’s time to go over another type you may want to try: pea protein. What are the benefits of pea protein? There are a lot. We're going to review pea protein benefits and provide...
Homesteading
7 Seed Storage Box & Seed Organization Ideas
You’ve saved and dried your seeds from this year’s garden. Now what? If you’ve read our guide on storing seeds, you know that seeds are best stored in a place that’s: Cool Dark Dry You may have an excellent location for storage, but what about your seed storage box?...
How To Dry Squash Seeds for Planting
If you have a backyard garden, there’s a good chance that you have at least one type of squash growing either in the summer or fall. In fact, there are more than 100 types of squash. Along with butternut, acorn, zucchini and the beloved pumpkin, you have Hubbard,...
How To Dry Sunflower Seeds for Planting
Sunflowers add cheer and beauty to your garden, and even when they reach the end of their lifespan, they still give back by producing tons of edible seeds. A single sunflower can produce a bounty of seeds – 1,000-2,000. You can roast these seeds for snacking or plant...
How To Dry Pumpkin Seeds for Planting
Imagine having your own pumpkin patch in your backyard – an endless supply of pumpkins for carving and eating every year. Learning how to dry pumpkin seeds for planting and planting your seeds at the right time can make this dream a reality. Drying pumpkin seeds is...
What’s the Best Way To Store Seeds?
Whether you’re saving your own seeds or buying them from a trusted supplier, it’s important to ensure that you’re storing them properly. Proper storage will help preserve seed quality and viability. But what is the best way to store seeds? How long do seeds last?...
How To Dry Seeds for Planting
You’ve harvested seeds from your best plants. Now what? Drying seeds is one of the last steps in your seed-saving adventure, but it’s arguably the most important. If your seeds aren’t fully dried out, you’ll wind up with a moldy mess. To save you from this...
Recipes
8 Easy Vegetarian Protein Snacks
Looking for vegetarian protein snacks? Put those boring protein bars down and give these snacks a try. If you’re a vegetarian trying to boost your protein intake, you know how difficult it can be to keep things interesting. These high-protein snacks will give you the...
5 High Protein Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas (With and Without Eggs)
Are you looking for a high protein vegetarian breakfast to eat? Me, too. And while I am not 100% vegetarian, I only eat meat maybe four or five times a year. So, I don’t get the extra protein needed from sausage, bacon, steak or any of the other high proteins people...