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Cruising to a Dozen Islands in the Caribbean
A few years ago my parents came to visit me for Christmas. After walking around Washington DC for a couple of days visiting museums and monuments it was time to fly down south for a two-week Caribbean cruise. As an immigrant, I don’t get to see my family much, maybe once or twice a year, if I’m lucky. We don’t get to celebrate every birthday together, and often around holidays we only see each other on a screen (thanks FaceTime) My parents have traveled a…
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Mindful Eating is Essential for well-being
Mindful eating is a practice that involves paying close attention to how you feel as you eat, focusing on the texture and tastes of each mouthful, and being mindful of your body’s hunger and fullness signals. It can promote better digestion, help you make wiser food choices, and free you from unhealthy eating habits. Here’s a summary of the key points: Benefits of Mindful Eating Mindful eating can help you slow down, ease stress and anxiety, examine your relationship with food, derive greater pleasure from…
