Whether it be a decision of trend or a health issue, being gluten-free is not an easy lifestyle to adjust to or maintain. Changes are now being made around California Baptist University to accommodate students with gluten allergies or celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects the villi in the small intestine resulting in not […]
Category: Wellness
Smoking Kills
When Chase Harvey, senior communication studies major, started pursuing a healthy lifestyle a year ago, he did not realize how much of a toll smoking had taken on his body. “I started getting in good shape, working out and changing my diet,” Harvey said. “It seemed pointless to change my entire daily lifestyle without going […]
Scientific methods lead to year’s food trends, preparation
Cake-pops, bacon and infused pasta were all the rage with food trends in 2012, but this year, food trends are getting a flavor boost and going back to basics. Savory is one word to describe the food trends for the year to come. Executive chef of over 15 years and expert on fine dining, Jason […]
Despite negative stigma, Yoga stretches oneself
Child’s pose, Warrior One, Triangle Pose and Downward Dog. One may experience these positions while going through the motions in a yoga session. Yoga is one of the oldest forms of exercise, originating in ancient India. Although there tends to be a negative stigma that follows yoga and its Hindu roots, it can be redirected […]
Drink black tea, lower risks
Increasing black tea consumption can help to decrease cardiovascular disease. Boston University found in a 2001 study that drinking black tea reverses endothelial vasomotor dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease. The proven health benefits of black tea have been increasing over the years. Black teas have been around for more than 5,000 years and […]
The harmful lifestyle: tanning obsessions
Three years ago, Robin M. Kahn, senior childhood studies major, became addicted to tanning salons. Minutes not spent at the salon created anxiety for Kahn, as she feared her skin would lose its color if she stopped tanning. Kahn said she went “four to five times a week.” She did not want to go out […]
Teas for tasting and sipping
Aside from the numerous health benefits associated with drinking tea, students drink tea to escape stress and to set the mood for the day. “You can’t really go wrong with tea,” said Asiele J. David, sophomore nursing major. “Tea is tea…It’s what you add to it, milk, cream, honey, sugar and peppermint (that) makes it […]
Diet makes a difference for athletes
College athletes are serious about two things in particular when not on the playing field; diet and exercise. At California Baptist University, athletes use these tools to stay healthy and boost their performance. According to an article from world famous cyclist Lance Armstrong’s website, livestrong. com, it is important to plan your meals ahead of […]
Athletes eat for energy
According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report from 2000, the average American consumed 2,700 calories a day. The “New York Post” reported that Gold medalist Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps devours around 12,000 calories a day during training. While Phelps does not swim for California Baptist University, students might notice that athletes on campus take […]