Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Tag: healthy-living
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While I was steaming a half dozen apples that had gone soft, I noticed an apple pie on the kitchen counter. Mother bought the pie. Now you know I had to examine the label. All I can say is damn! Even this label surprised me. I counted the number of ingredients in this supermarket (who shall…
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When you are a fanatic about living a healthy and fit lifestyle, you become a prowler for healthy treats. New and exotic fruits, enticing vegetables, or an appetizing sweet treat is good things that you just cannot get enough of. The Vitamin Store is one of my go tos for organic loose leaf tea, my protein…
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On a recent family vacation to the beautiful island Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, I observed something, and it’s not the first time. I see families from many cultures and from all over the world traveling on vacation with their children, including infants, but not as many black families traveling with their children. Don’t get…
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In our busy lives, we often race from one activity to another. I too am guilty of that; however, I make it a habit on my work days to get up early- before sunrise, before anyone is up in my home. When the house is quite, I have the pleasure of enjoying the amazing sounds…
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One insignificant decision, good or bad, can alter the course of one’s life forever. The changes occur like a domino effect. One domino tilts forward causing a forward motion and for as long at another lie ahead, the movement is continuous. The “domino effect” is a great metaphor for how we choose to live.…
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“Remain flexible and teachable so that you can make necessary adjustments in life.” ― Mz Liz Adjust [uh–juhst] to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position Today marks the end of my third week of grad school.…