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Morning Links: Agave Nectar Is Natural, But Not Necessarily Healthy


Agave Nectar Ain’t All Sweetness and Light – The natural sweetener has been touted as a healthier alternative to processed sugar cane, but many say agave’s just as bad (or worse). (Well + Good NYC)

Sleep the Afternoon Away – Naps aren’t just for weekends; they might help you be more productive during the week. Here’s how to take a nap at work. (Outside)

Yoga for the Non-Traditionalist – Tara Stiles’ unorthodox yoga style has earned her criticism, and an article in this weekend’s New York Times titled, “Rebel Yoga.” (New York Times) … More »

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Morning Links: Agave Nectar Is Natural, But Not Necessarily Healthy

Morning Links: Agave Nectar is Natural, but It’s Not Necessarily Healthy


Agave Nectar Ain’t All Sweetness and Light – The natural sweetener has been touted as a healthier alternative to processed sugar cane, but many say agave’s just as bad (or worse). (Well + Good NYC)

Sleep the Afternoon Away – Naps aren’t just for weekends; they might help you be more productive during the week. Here’s how to take a nap at work. (Outside)

Yoga for the Non-Traditionalist – Tara Stiles’ unorthodox yoga style has earned her criticism, and an article in this weekend’s New York Times titled, “Rebel Yoga.” (New York Times) … More »

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Morning Links: Agave Nectar is Natural, but It’s Not Necessarily Healthy

Morning Links: Regulations Limit Organic Wine Production


It’s Hard to Find a Good Wine – Ever wondered why more wine isn’t organic? The USDA forbids sulfites from anything labelled organic, but winemakers say sulfites are what make a good wine. (LA Times)

Cancel Your Tickets to London – Hospitals in England are canceling operations to make room for flu patients in their intensive care units, and there’s a shortage of vaccines and medicines in many clinics and hospitals. (The Telegraph)

Yoga Makes Everything Better, Including Sex – If sex toys aren’t your bag, try these yoga tips for better sex. Mind over, er, dildos? (Elephant Journal) … More »

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Morning Links: Regulations Limit Organic Wine Production

Morning Links: Free Yoga for the Unemployed


Unemployed Yoga – At anywhere from $15 to $30 a pop, fitness classes don’t fit into a tight budget, but some studios are offering free yoga classes for the unemployed. (Associated Press)

Santas’s Overweight – According to a recent survey, most physicians agree that Santa should shed 50 pounds to be in a healthy range. We hope you left him some healthy cookies this year. (Washington Post)

Learning From The Past – Like it or not, past experiences subconsciously influence behavior, according to new studies published in Nature. (ScienceDaily) … More »

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Morning Links: Free Yoga for the Unemployed

Moles Make You Look Younger and Chocolate Gives You Energy: Morning News Roundup


Chocolate Keeps Getting Better — People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome could benefit from eating chocolate. (via Nutrition Journal)

Thank Your Lucky Moles — The more moles you have, the slower you might age. (via BBC News)

Everything in Moderation — While regular physical activity strengthens your immune system, “prolonged, intense” exercise sessions could weaken your immune system. (via Medical News Today)

The Canine Channel — Can your dog watch TV? (via The Straight Dope) … More »

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Moles Make You Look Younger and Chocolate Gives You Energy: Morning News Roundup

Your Sense of Smell and Sense of Happiness: Morning News Round-Up


Smells Great — A new study found that people who are obese have a greater sense of smell for food. (via BBC)

Feeling Anxious? Practicing yoga improves mood and anxiety, a new study says. (via The Seattle Times)

Bark and Bike — Whip your dog (and yourself) into shape. (via The Guardian)

Observe and Report — How checking in on your happiness levels could change your perceptions about mood. (via NPR) … More »

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Your Sense of Smell and Sense of Happiness: Morning News Round-Up

10 Things We Want to Do This Weekend


It’s time for the weekend, folks. We’ve got some idea of what we want to do over the next couple of days — do you?

Ditch the energy drinks.

Sometimes we think we need a little extra oomph, but not even the ones that claim to be natural are good for us.

Watch the ING New York City Marathon.

But we obviously aren’t running in it, so we don’t need to act like we are.

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10 Things We Want to Do This Weekend

The Blisstree 10: Our Favorite Products This Week Are All Good For You


With all the emails and phone calls and packages we get daily, you’d think we’re the coolest kids in town. We’re not. But we do have access to some of the best health and wellness products on the market, so we’re in the unique position to pass all our favorites along to you.

This week, we’re featuring some of our favorite products that are also good for you, whether you’re searching for a new breakfast bar or eco-friendly yoga mat. They’re mostly from small, up-and-coming designers and companies and you can buy them all directly from us. … More »

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The Blisstree 10: Our Favorite Products This Week Are All Good For You