archives: Health
Fear and Loathing: How Risk of Injury Can Inhibit Travel Plans
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Megan Hill suffered an injury while traveling abroad in Vancouver, BC. The experience made her wonder if her dream to travel to remote places was fini More »
Culture Of Fear: How The Media Killed The H1N1 Flu Shot
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As the swine flu vaccine hits the clinics, many people are, surprisingly, opting out. Here's how the media created this unintended consequence. More »
Sweat Lodge Deaths: Accident Or Negligence?
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The Native American sweat lodge existed long before Europeans arrived in North America. Two recent sweat lodge-related deaths indicate the tradition s More »
The Tie That Binds: Do We Need Alcohol to Connect On the Road?
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A new study found that people who don't drink are more likely to be depressed because they have a harder time making strong friendship bonds. Is alcoh More »
Travel to India? It’s Like Going to Boot Camp
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When you want to bring the Westerners in, just sell them an expensive and intense way to lose weight. More »
Yoga on the Run: How to Maintain Your Practice While Traveling
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Pele Omori shares multiple resources to keep up with your yoga practice on the road, including free podcasts, yoga cards, and DVDs. More »
The Traveler’s Diet: How To Slim Down On The Road
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If you are self-conscious about your weight, use travel as an opportunity to do something about it. More »
Spiritual Healer On Trial Over Actress’s Death: Justice Or Witch Hunt?
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Popular spiritual healer in Amsterdam is taken to court after convincing actress Sylvia Millecam she did not have breast cancer. More »
Pandemic Perspective: 4 Spiritual Keys For Dealing With Catastrophes
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A short film on spiritual activism teaches us how to handle the swine flu pandemic...and other things we can't control. More »
Swami Ramdev Says: Yoga Can Cure Anything
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If something hurts anywhere in your body, "Crazy Yoga Guy" has got the answer for you. More »
1,500 Indian Farmers Commit Suicide: Are GM Crops To Blame?
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The business of GM crops are pushing farmers over the edge all around the world. Here's how to help. More »
Yoga Travel: Around The World In Eighty Poses
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Christine Mcnab reveals you can pack your practice into surprising places. More »
5 Lesser Known Ways To Stay Fit When Traveling
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For when you don't have regular access to a gym, bicycle, pool, or a jogging trail. More »
How To Handle Medical Emergencies On The Road
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The human body is fragile. Learn how to keep it safe. More »
How To Choose Your Perfect Yoga Retreat
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Choose wisely and discover the true depths of your yogic journey. More »
5 Simple Ways To Conquer Your Fear Of Flying
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Christopher Cook reveals 5 simple ways to fly free from anxiety. More »
5 Dreams You Could Experience While Traveling (And What They Mean)
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Your dreams on the road can offer insight into yourself and your journey. Tim Patterson shares his own experiences.
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13 Ways To Avoid Jet Lag
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I travel often, and in many of those trips, I have crossed three or more time zones and suffered from jet lag.
When I finally manage to fall asleep, More »
What Every Backpacker Should Know About Cooking For Themselves
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Self-catering is an essential element in any backpacker’s budget strategy.
You can control how often you move from city to city and where you s More »
7 Secrets For Eating Like A Local
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Cuisine is intricately woven into the tapestry of life the world over.
Food is just as much a part of culture as language. Eating local is a big co More »
Tripping Out On The Road: Drugs, Alcohol And Travel
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Although alcohol and drug abuse can lead to serious problems while traveling, just like back home, most travelers can indulge responsibly.
Travel is More »
5 Exercises To De-stress On Long Flights
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It’s been three hours since you last moved. Your various body parts have ganged up and are about to pay you back for the abuse your latest bout More »
Fuel For The Ride: What To Drink On Long Flights
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It’s only three hours into your eight-hour flight and the little kid sitting behind you has howled non-stop since take off.
Your head is throbb More »
How To Do An In Flight Fitness Workout
Another great find over on VideoJug.com, this film showcases a few in-flight exercises that will have you stretched and creeping out your seat neighb More »
Simple Beach Yoga For Backpackers
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Need some simple, easy yoga poses to do when you're traveling? Check out this handy guide. More »
Urine Therapy: Discovering Your Body’s Golden Elixir
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Ancient healing tradition or pure old-fashioned quackery? You decide.
His name was Pablo Falcon, a Native American healer living in New Mexico. He w More »
Consciously Consumed
Paris is a meat-feasting city — not to say the rest of the world is any different. The French love their food, especially flesh, but slowly, r More »
