Developers at Nice Architects unveiled an eco-friendly pod that can be set up nearly anywhere in the world.
This pod is equipped with everything you need to sustain water and electricity with a 750 watt wind turbine and solar panels.
Inside you’ll find a toilet, shower, mini-kitchen, bed, table and plenty of storage space.
Did you know there are a multitude of reasons why sex is good for your mind, body and spirit soul? Humans are meant to connect physically, but sexuality has a lot more benefits that go beyond physicality.
It’s good for your immune system.
Researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania found that students having sex one to two times a week had a significantly higher level of the antibody immunoglobulin A.
It improves women’s bladder control.
The female orgasm involves contractions of the pelvic floor muscles, the same muscles involved in peeing, and strengthens them.
It lowers blood pressure.
Multiple studies have been documented suggesting that sexual intercourse, specifically, lowers systolic blood pressure.
It relaxes your system after a release and takes stress off your muscles.
It’s great for your heart
Sex is a form of cardiovascular exercise which can raise your heart rate and burn about 5 calories per minute. It can help keep your testosterone and estrogen levels even.
In one study, men who had sex at least twice a week were half as likely to die of heart disease as men who had sex rarely!
The list goes on, so get to it!
A study by the Research Council of Norway has concluded that psychedelics do not link to mental health problems or suicidal behavior.
A study of roughly 130,000 adult citizens in the United States found no “evidence that psychedelic use is an independent risk factor for mental health problems.”
Of the 135,095 randomly selected people, 19,299 of them had used either lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin or mescalin, and no links were found to “increased likelihood of past year serious psychological distress, mental health treatment, suicidal thoughts, suicidal plans and suicide attempt, depression and anxiety.”
Overall, the study concluded that “it is difficult to see how prohibition of psychedelics can be justified as a public health measure.” Continue reading
The wish for longevity is undoubtedly one of the most common amongst people. How we can achieve, not only long lasting, but at the same time fulfilled life, until the very end? The authors of magazine “Prevention” are trying to come up with answers to this question, which answers are generalized down below.
Quitting smoking and alcohol abuse can greatly extend your life and it’s proven to do so. And at the expense of saving money, you can rewire your brain and kick the habit, to be able to start to focus on what truly matters on life.
Experts have long argued that the prudent use of red wine (100-200 ml per day) is beneficial for proper operation of our cardiovascular system. The main thing is to drink high quality red wine and know when to stop after the first glass.
Never forget about sport activities. Physical activity is one of the main bets for health and longevity.
It helps maintain a healthy body and spirit. It’s not so important which one you will choose when you’re older – morning jogging, gymnastics on the carpet or billiards.
Life is all about movement – do what feels right to you.
Quinoa comes from a grain like plant and it is a form of seed originating from the Andean region of South America, with Peru and Bolivia being the largest producers. It was allegedly discovered by NASA back when they were searching for the ideal food for their long therm space missions.
It comes with an amazing list of of high quality nutrients in it. Nutritionists call quinoa “The Complete Protein” because of its high content of protein in it (between 14%-18%) and the fact that it has a perfect combination of 10 essential amino acids crucial for our bodies development and overall health.
It’s a very good addition to your diet due to its low glycemic index meaning it maintains its energy release through a longer period of time and keeps us full longer. Other then protein, quinoa is packed with vitamins and minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium etc. Especially if you’re a vegan or a vegetarian quinoa is a great addition to your diet.
Quinoa has become a “hip” super food and people are embracing the “Inca’s Gold” with lightning speed. If you gone to the store, you’ve probably noticed the price of quinoa can be extremely high.
In fact, since 2006, quinoa sales has tripled, and the high demand has lead to the price being tripled too.
The demand for quinoa in the western society became so high, that the farmers who were producing it weren’t able to keep up and thus the price went up. The price went up to $8,000 per tonne. Continue reading
Smoking is an addiction that’s programmed into our consciousness. It used to be prescribed by doctors in the good’ ol days, because it gave you more stamina. People who smoke just can’t seem to kick the habit – and it’s not their fault. These cancer sticks are designed to tuck you in and keep you stuck. To be able to quit, you need a really strong support system and plan set in place to be able to actually rewire your brain.
This is what happens after you stop:
20 Minutes
Your heart rate will go back to normal as well as your blood pressure. You will feel more sensations in your hands and your legs. The organism will slowly start to clean itself from the nicotine, which can make you crave for another cigarette, but try and be persistent.
8 Hours
You inhale carbon monoxide when tobacco is burning and that substance bonds with your blood cells.
That prevents the oxygen to bond to your cells and cause dangerous cardiovascular diseases.
You can cut that level of carbon monoxide on half by not smoking for 8 hours. Your oxygen levels will turn to normal and you will lower the risk of a heart attack. Continue reading
