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How to Use Qi Gong to Manage Stress
A centuries-old Chinese system for cultivating health, vitality and enlightenment, qi gong is now gaining a reputation here in the West – as one of the most effective stress-busters around.
A Guide to Stretching and Flexibility
Don’t keep those beautiful muscles and joints all cooped up. Give them room to move!
Will and Grace
It starts when some nice clerk ma’ams you at the supermarket. Then you notice waitresses aren’t asking to see your ID quite so often. Next thing you know, you’re saying things like, “When I was younger,” and it no longer sounds even a little bit silly.
The Real Power of Antioxidants
Antioxidants protect something infinitely important – your cells. These remarkable nutrients give freely of themselves so your cells can live and be healthy. Discover more about these power nutrients.
Understanding UFOs (Unidentified Fitness Obstacles)
Are you trailing a string of fitness failures mysterious enough to be classified as an x-file? Here’s how to get to the bottom of your UFOs once and for all.
Title Search
I confess, when I first began editing Experience Life, I thought the magazine’s name was a little odd. Perplexing, actually.
What Is Ephedra?
Dangerous, benign, helpful, harmful? Here’s the scoop on one of the most controversial herbs around.
Tips and Techniques for Cooking With Mushrooms
Discover the captivating history and culinary wonders of mushrooms! From their ancient allure to their modern-day availability, learn about the diverse species, their unique flavors, and health benefits.
New Year, New Way
Watching the news on DEC. 13, I caught the panic piece about American obesity. At last, it’s an official crisis – announced by the Surgeon General and broadcast from the same sort of press room that usually issues sober reports about war, terrorism and global warming.
What Is Affluenza?
It’s an epidemic that’s sweeping the nation and infecting millions of American consumers with an insatiable desire for more. Have you got the bug?
The Joy of Home Gatherings
The social equivalent of soul food, cozy home gatherings and small-group entertainments are drawing us closer – to simple pleasures and to each other.
12 Factors That Affect Your Metabolism
How much do you really know about the magic of your body’s inner workings?
9 Quick Escapes in Nature
Too often, our intimate relationship with the natural world fades with childhood. But somewhere, in each of us, an essential craving remains.