Health and Wellness
The human body needs certain nutrients to sustain energy and develop healthily. Getting those nutrients, though, is easier said than done, especially in college when you’re surrounded by deliciously empty calories (donuts, anyone?). Planning just one balanced meal takes time that you don’t have, and depending on the season you […]
Getting Nutrients from Your Meal Plan
Louisiana has been in the news a lot recently, and unfortunately, not for anything positive. Parts of the state were hit with over two feet of rain in a four-day period, and at least 13 people have died as a result. A tweet sent out by the National Weather Service […]
What Recent Flooding in Louisiana Can Teach You
“Take a deep breath. Relax.” You’ve heard it before in stressful times, but do you know the root of this phrase? Yoga. The ancient practice of yoga is made up of three main ingredients: breathing, meditation, and asana (physical postures). Each factor alone has been proven to help relieve anxiety, […]
Six Yoga Poses to Help with Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can be overwhelming in and of itself, without throwing college into the mix. There is the seemingly endless stream of doctor’s appointments to figure out what may be wrong in the first place and then even more to figure out what medication works best […]
Preparing to Leave for College with a Chronic Illness
There are definitely some days when the phrase “there’s not enough coffee in the world to wake me up” is accurate (although studies have shown that the waking-up effect of caffeine in coffee may be a figment of your imagination). Often, you’ll hear this phrase from new mothers and fathers who […]
The Sleep-College Relationship
Date rape is rape committed by someone with whom the survivor had previously been on a date with, talked to at a party, or otherwise been seeing. It is a type of acquaintance rape that happens between two people, at least one of whom anticipates romantic contact in the future. […]
Everything You Need to Know about Date Rape Drugs
If you Google anything long enough, you’re going to find a way to link it to either cancer or death, especially if you don’t use discretion in which articles you choose to read. This is why you should avoid looking up a list of symptoms—it’s going to tell you that […]
The Truth about Caffeine
Feeling a little tired? There’s yoga for that. In fact, there’s yoga for just about everything. Yoga is a mental and physical practice that allows individuals to heal their bodies, and it can be beneficial for anyone; a student with great strength can be challenged, and a student with a […]
Yoga: An Energizing Practice for Beginners
Getting mononucleosis is no fun. Take it from someone who has been there, lying in a hospital bed, sleeping only with the help of prescribed painkillers, and getting all her fluids from an IV drip. Here is what you need to know. You’ve probably heard of it before by the […]
Everything You Need to Know about Mono
When allergy season comes into full swing, there are a few things you can do to alleviate your symptoms. Aside from spring cleaning and taking excessive Zyrtec, you can kick that stuffy nose to the curb with a few holistic wellness tricks. Not only are over-the-counter drugs expensive for students […]
Four Ways to Get through Allergy Season
For college students, responsibilities are constantly adding up. You have to go to class, meetings, work, and then find time to see friends. Oh, and don’t forget your laundry and that assignment due on Friday... The semester rolls on like a snowball, picking up new tasks and challenges. Everyone feels […]
Understanding and Coping with Anxiety in College
As summer quickly approaches, many of us jump on the treadmill to lose the extra weight from winter. There are even more valuable benefits to a regular work out regime than weight loss, though, especially as the end of the school year nears. Exercise is a mood-boosting, health-promoting, brain-gaining, all […]