Mental Well-Being
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What is an Essential Oil?
If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant. Essential oils give plants their distinctive smells, essential oils…
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Shamrox 5K Run/Walk & 15K Run
We are working together with Ultramax/Fleet Feet to make this a great event. We will be working at one or two of the water stations depending on how many people volunteer to help us out. We also hope to see you out there running and wearing your eagle. When you say that you’re interested please…
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The Importance of Cadence in Your Training
Cadence is the speed at which a person is pedaling. Cyclists measure this in revolutions per minute, or rpm. So, if one foot pedals a full circle about once every second, you are cycling at 60 rpm. Understanding how it affects your performance is really helpful. The average cyclist pedals at about 60 rpm, but advanced cyclists pedal at…
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Do You Sweat Enough?
The skin is the largest organ in the body and through the pores it plays a major role in the detoxifying process alongside the lungs, kidneys, bowels, liver and the lymphatic and immune systems. The skin produces cool sweat to regulate the body’s elevated temperature. It also has the ability to transform toxins from lipid-soluble…
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11 Reasons Why Laughter is Good Medicine
The other day I was describing how I love to see my friend who I was meeting for lunch. Every time we get together we laugh. Laughter is good in so many ways. It can: Stimulate many organs. Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that…
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RESPECT
Being respectful means showing that you value other people’s perspectives, time and space. Show deference to those with rightful authority. Some people deserve extra signs of respect because of the position they hold. People who have risen to leadership positions because they have earned or achieved these positions. Show authority figures respect according to the proper custom,…
