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3 weeks ago | alive.com | Joshua Duvauchelle

“One of the best tools to combat the impacts of extreme heat is hydration,” says Kevin Hoffman, DO. “When your brain struggles to operate optimally, dehydration amplifies that effect.”Warning signs of dehydration“Symptoms of heat-related brain dysfunction include dizziness, confusion, headaches, nausea, and difficulty concentrating,” says Arie Francis, MD. If you notice these symptoms, rehydrate and seek shade or air conditioning. More severe symptoms include slurred speech and hallucinations.

3 weeks ago | alive.com | Allison Day

Naturally sweetened with dates, this new take on a cafe classic incorporates a variety of nourishing ingredients, including carrots, apples, nuts, seeds, and high-protein buffalo yogurt, which keeps these muffins tender. A favourite snack for kids, muffins are a simple way to get nutrient-dense ingredients into their growing bodies―in these muffins, buffalo-milk yogurt, hemp, chia, and spelt flour. These muffins are nut free, making them safe for most school and camp lunches.

3 weeks ago | alive.com | Shawn Radcliffe

Shining a light on darknessBased on the work of psychologist Carl Jung, “shadow work is any technique that accesses repressed and unconscious memories stored in the mind and body,” says Massi. “[This practice] works to alter those memories by bringing them into the light.”While shadows are usually depicted as dark, your inner shadows aren’t always negative; you simply may not be aware of them.

4 weeks ago | alive.com | Diana Goldman

Eating plant-based is a dietary choice to feel great about. Every day, three times a day, you have an opportunity to align your actions with your values and eat in a way that remedies many of the ills that afflict humanity and our planet. Concerned about climate change? You can be part of the solution. Eating plant-based is one of the single most impactful things we as individuals can do to protect the environment.

1 month ago | alive.com | Diana Goldman

There are two options for preparing these pretty little chocolate bites. The first option combines sweet dates, nutty pistachios, and tart, juicy pomegranate arils. The second option amps up the nutrition with antioxidant- and nutrient-rich toppings. A sprinkling of sea salt flakes tops everything off with a bit of texture and a pleasant contrast to the sweetness of the chocolate. Excerpted and adapted from Plants For You by Diana Goldman. Copyright © 2024 Diana Goldman.