The scary truth is… these days, seeing someone in class or in the hallway with scars on their arm is no longer a rare thing. Each individual that I see with self-harm scars hits my heart, because I know they must be struggling deeply inside. Everyone experiences struggles in different ways, and everyone acts upon…
Week 3: Muffins, again After the failures of my last two recipes, I had a new idea: instead of using recipes which used whey as a primary ingredient, why don’t I try making a normal recipe and modify it to my own tastes? Needless to say, this own turned out soooooo much better. The…
{Original Image} This weekly post has started to turn into the occasional bi-weekly post, but I’m sure that none of you would have noticed if I didn’t point it out. Life has been pretty busy lately (in a good way) so I haven’t been on Pinterest too much. But I digress, you came here for…
In 2011, 123 countries immunized over 90% of infants against measles. Between 2000 and 2011, vaccination resulted in a 71% drop in measles related deaths worldwide, and yet 18% of Americans believe vaccines cause autism, and 30% are undecided. While vaccines shouldn’t be mandatory, because they at the end of the day it is the…
{Original Image} Just as every other week, this week I present to you some amazing finds on Pinterest. The selection process is never easy, and I feel like the world’s worst children’s sports team coach when I say this, but all my Pins are “top 10” worthy in my eyes. This week, I have some really…
We’ve all seen the pictures of skeletal teenage girls looking in the mirror, standing on the scale, or eating nothing. I’m here to tell you that those visuals do not properly capture an eating disorder. Too many people in today’s society are suffering from this deadly mental illness, and too often that struggle is worsened…
Self-esteem is a measure of how much an individual values or views him or herself. Our self-esteem constantly develops over the course of our lives and sadly, being criticized by family, friends, and society in general gradually tends to lower our self-worth. Even looking at my own life, my own self-esteem is lowered when I…
{Original Image} Today, I am presenting to you some awesome inspirational posts to start off the new year. Yes, this post is not about new year’s resolutions nor exam tips. Rather, I am simply here to share a couple photos and articles to make you laugh and/or give you ideas. To check out the previous…
{Original Image} Recently, I have become addicted to the social media site known as Pinterest. For those of you who don’t know what Pinterest is, it’s basically a hybrid between Tumblr and Twitter. Based on what you like, the website will generate posts which appear on your dashboard. You are also able to follow other…
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me, “Why are you a vegetarian?” I would probably have enough money to pay my university tuition. Now, all jokes aside, there isn’t one simple answer to this question; there isn’t a simple answer for anything in life. Today, I will try and present some…
When the harsh winter hits, the last thing we want is to be ill with snot dripping down your nose. That’s why everyone should do their best to prevent illness and keep warm. Aside from dressing in layers to shield your delicate body from the chilling weather, drinking herbal teas will give your immunity a…
Water is essential to the upkeep of a healthy lifestyle. Pure water is amazing, but who said you could only drink plain water? Part of many diet and beauty plans, detox water is full of vitamins and hydration. It helps to curb your hunger, clear your skin, and lose weight. Detox water is easy to make:…
How much do you know about avoidable blindness? Did you know that 285 million people in the world suffer from blindness and low vision, while 80 per cent of these cases can be prevented? In developing countries, being visually impaired is not just a disability but is a DEATH SENTENCE. You may be wondering why…
A common misconception about vegetarianism is that with the absence of meat, protein is much harder to come by. Despite the belief of a surprising portion of the population, it’s entirely possible to get enough protein without eating any meat. Even if you aren’t a vegetarian (I know I’m not), it’s helpful to know things…
{Original Image} By now, I’m sure you’ve already heard about the leaking of private pictures of celebrities. Many people (including fellow celebrities) have already made several videos and articles taking a stance against the issue, so that’s not what I’m here to talk to you about today. (CNN covers Jennifer Lawrence’s rebuttal against hacked photos.) Today, I’m here…