By Jessye Gentry |Staff Writer| Taking a wheatgrass shot is not the most pleasant thing ever, but if you take one everyday, there are many great benefits that can come from it. To get the full benefits of wheatgrass and all it has to offer, it must come from a fresh, living plant. “Wheatgrass juice is an effective healer because it contains all minerals known to man, and vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, l and K. It is extremely rich in protein, and contains 17 amino acids, the building blocks of protein," according to The Chalkboard, a wellness lifestyle online magazine created by the Pressed Juicery. Wheatgrass juice is about 70 percent chlorophyll. Chlorophyll helps slow aging, … [Read more...] about Wheatgrass shots add health to your day
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Walk your dog: They’ll feel better and so will you
By Jessye Gentry |Staff Writer| A lot of students are working on getting fit for the summer since it's right around the corner. For those students that have pets, walking is an easy way to stay in shape and there is no one better to take with you than your furry friend. Your pets need the exercise just as much as you do. It will keep both of you very healthy and has many physical and social benefits. I take my 8-year-old boxer, Roxy, and my 2-year-old Chihuahua, Molly, for walks at least twice a week and to the dog park every Saturday. Walking will help both you and your pet lose weight. Dog ownership and obesity were evaluated in a study, conducted by Preventative Medicine, … [Read more...] about Walk your dog: They’ll feel better and so will you
Internal benefits > physical gains
By Destiny Guzman |Staff Writer| Social media has distorted the way we choose to view and live a healthy lifestyle. It is being used to encourage our generation to make a positive change, but it comes with negative associations as well. We see that motivation for leading a healthier lifestyle comes from wanting to look a certain way, and social media is a great influence for this trend. "People who want to look like others are definitely a huge contributor to this trend. I have a lot of friends that are wanting to get into fitness to look like someone specifically," said student Erica Bice. A healthier lifestyle has to be for yourself and not for others. "If you work out for yourself, … [Read more...] about Internal benefits > physical gains
Obama discusses next four years
By Marysol Guzman |Staff Writer| President Barack Obama spoke in front of House members and civilians to discuss the future of America for the next four years of his presidency last Tuesday Feb. 12. The President opened his State of the Union address with a quote from President John F. Kennedy: “The Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress.” Immigration reform, investments in energy, investments in education, gun control, higher minimum wage, health benefits, job creation and home manufactured goods were just a few of his topics discussed in his speech. Obama also thanked troops and civilians who sacrificed their lives for the safety of … [Read more...] about Obama discusses next four years