Starting from when we were all children and started preschool or kindergarten we were taught how to take naps. Of course, we were still growing and needed our rest, but the same goes for college students. College students brains are continuously developing and learning. College students struggle with daily tasks and just keeping up with their busy lives. They often do not have a regular healthy sleeping pattern which can mess up their motor mobility during the day and allows them not to be able to focus as clearly. That feeling when you feel so sluggish because you were up all night writing about your paper or working all night to pay off bills. I am sure many of you have experienced … [Read more...] about Do You Take Naps?
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Coping with Depression
Feeling worthless, loss of interest and thoughts of death can be just a few indicators of depression in students. When it comes to diagnosing depression essential tool doctors may use is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), there is a certain number of symptoms that have to be met. CSUSB's clinical psychologist, Rachel Keener, shared how depression differs from sadness. "Sadness is a normal emotion, it's an appropriate response when sad things happen in the world. Depression feels like there is no joy in your life. People who are depressed tend to avoid things that used to give them joy because it's no longer giving them that joy," shared … [Read more...] about Mental Health Awareness Month: Coping with Depression
Eliminating Caffeine with Natural Replacements
Quarters can get challenging for students here at CSUSB and one quick remedy a lot of students use is caffeine. Caffeine is found in coffee, energy drinks, and even soda. Students may like caffeine because it can be a quick and easy way to boost energy. The American College Health Association has found that caffeine, stress, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression are the top five threats to students success in academic performance. So while it may seem caffeine is a solution to lack of energy it actually is not. In fact, it's causing more harm to our body than we think. Studies show energy drinks contain three-times the amount of caffeine than a regular soda. Because of this, … [Read more...] about Eliminating Caffeine with Natural Replacements
May Day in the IE
Organizations and people in the community of the Inland Empire joined the march and gathered at Meadowbrook Park for the introduction of the May Day march. With posters, banners, music and chanting, people made their way over to the first stop at Service Employment International Union (SEIU), then to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office, San Bernardino City Hall, San Bernardino County (San Bernardino county what?) and ended back at Meadowbrook Park. There, they had sign up for action booths, food and a music celebration to end the night. Different organizations like Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrants Rights, Training … [Read more...] about May Day in the IE
Essential Oils 101
How do essential oils work? They are great alternatives and can be used for holistic medicine, aromatherapy, personal care and as household cleaning products. Essential oils are affordable concentrated extractions from different plants including the flowers, leaves, bark, roots and peels. If you are looking for a medical holistic approach to help with a cold or to boost your immune system, look into oregano, ginger, lemon, eucalyptus, frankincense or peppermint (Mentha piperita). As for aromatherapy, lavender, chamomile, orange and rose works great for sleeping, relaxing and relieving stress. Tea tree, grapeseed, rosemary, grapefruit, patchouli and rosehip oils are just some … [Read more...] about Essential Oils 101
Improve Your Grades at the SRWC
The Student Recreation & Wellness Center offers a wide range of classes, cardio machines, weight-equipment, and much more, and it's free to all students. The goal of the SRWC is to provide students with a "safe and enjoyable programs and facilities to meet the diverse needs of students," according to their website. Students have a wide range of options to exercise here on campus. Academic performance and exercise are closely related to each other. The American College of Sports Medicine has found that exercise and GPA are closely related, they have found that " students who exercised vigorously seven days a week had G.P.A.’s that were, on average, 0.4 points higher than those who … [Read more...] about Improve Your Grades at the SRWC
Mental Health Awareness Month: Anxiety Disorders in College Students
Impending doom, rapid breathing, and fear of judgment. While college is known to be a time to discover oneself, it can also be the commencement of disorders. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the country. 75 percent experience their first symptom by the age of 22 and about 41 percent of college students are affected according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Psychology professor Michael Lewin shared the effects of transitioning from adolescence into adulthood. “Young adulthood is a common age of onset for many anxiety disorders. This has been hypothesized because of psychological demands or stressors of the transition,” said Lewin. There is … [Read more...] about Mental Health Awareness Month: Anxiety Disorders in College Students
Hiking in Highland
On April 13, the city of Highland hosted its twenty-fifth annual Community Trails Day: a day devoted to hiking in the city. It is used to promote the trails that run through and along the local hills. Additionally, it brings together the community to heighten awareness of fitness options and healthy lifestyle choices. “It’s important to get the community aware that we have a trail system within the town, it’s not very well-known to the new people coming into town. A lot of them were the old service roads that went through the old orange groves,” said Tom Thornsley, the Associate Planner of the Planning Commission. The event began at Aurantia Park at 8 a.m., where light snacks … [Read more...] about Hiking in Highland
Using Meditation To Be Successful In College
The Counseling and Psychological services at CSUSB is offering meditation workshops to combat the stress epidemic affecting students. Gwendolyn Brower Romero, a CAPS therapist, lead a meditation workshop to educate students on stress and how to manage it. Romero presented students with information on how stress develops and the different meditation techniques that can bring relief to students. Additionally, she focused on the main factors for stress which are personal life, work and school. “Mediation will not cure your problems instantly, but practicing this exercise constantly can teach your body how to handle stress efficiently,” Romero said. According to a 2017 national … [Read more...] about Using Meditation To Be Successful In College
A Healthy Body is a Perfect Body
Yesica De Casa, student and member of the recreation Center of Cal State University, San Bernardino, reported to have been body shamed before, highlighting how people will point fingers instead of focusing on the true beauty of oneself. According to Bullyingstatics.org, approximately 94 percent of adolescent girls and 65 percent of adolescent boys reported to have experienced body shaming at one point. Victims of bullying and body shamming testified to have been repeatedly told they are not “pretty” and are “ugly”, making them fell awful. However the perfect body is not one the one of a super model on the latest cover of a fashion magazine but most importantly a healthy body. As … [Read more...] about A Healthy Body is a Perfect Body