Final Blog Post
I really enjoyed using this blog. I think I especially enjoyed it because right before this class I actually made the decision to really change my lifestyle. I was not eating very healthy and rarely working out, then I decided that I needed to get out and really live! I am so happy about how I am not living my life. This blog and this class really helped me just push myself further. Writing a blog every week that had to do with many separate parts of being healthy was a very inspiring experience. I was very happy with it.
I think I will definitely use a blog in the future. I have actually been thinking about making a blog about how I will be learning to cook on a budget. Since I am moving, and will be living on a tight budget, I want to show people how they ca still be on a college student's money and time budget, and still eat healthy. I am very grateful that I was taught how to use a blog. I love it! :)
Kids off Drugs
This is a tough subject. I have always told myself that I will never allow for future children to do drugs, or even allow them to put themselves in that situation, but let's be realistic here, everyone has been in a situation where they have had to make the decision to say yes, or no. As a parent, I hope to be close with my children. Communication is the most important thing I think. I hope to talk to my children when they are young and explain to them how important it is to choose a certain path. I will give them personal experiences and examples about why choosing the other direction, doesn't do anything good for you. I will explain how unhealthy and how precious life is and that when you are wasting your life away by doing drugs is such a waste of time. Life is too short. I also hope that if they insist on smoking a cigarette or smoking marijuana then they will do it in the safety of our own home. Obviously, illegal drugs would not be allowed, but I would hope that it would not get that far.
When rereading everything that I just wrote, I realize that nothing is really possible. You can't keep everything away from your children, and it really just depends on your child's personality. When the time comes, I guess I will know when and how I should discuss it with them, based on their maturity and personality.
Herbs, Botanicals, and Supps
Rosemary
Rosemary, or Rosmarinus officinalis, is an herb that has been used for centuries for enhancing mental function and memory. It is a leafy, evergreen looking herb that may sometimes have white, purple, or blue flowers. It is native to Mediterranean regions around the globe. It provides anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and antiviral benefits. It is used in aromatherapy as a gateway to concentration. It is also used to reduce stress and strengthen you memory, as mentioned before. You can use this herb as a spice in cooking, but it is often used in candles and other products for a delicious odor in order to have the same effects as it does in aromatherapy. It is also used in medecine to help prevent and treat cancers, alzheimer's disease, and strokes. Some of the downfalls to using rosemary is that it can cause severe skin irritation is you have an allergy to it. People with an iron deficiency, who are pregnant, or who are prone to seizures are not advised to use this herb in large quantities. Some side effects include seizures and high iron in the body, but only when used in large quantities.
I was very interested in rosemary when I used it for the first time when cooking. It had such a strong smell that I was interested to research what else it was used for. It smells delicious and goes great with BBQ! :)
