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As Americans we tend to get caught up in periodic fads that rise up suddenly, washing us away in trendy nothingness, only to disappear as quickly as they came. Beanie babies, 24” spinners, and our odd fascination with actresses who barely register on the talent scale all came in and became the source of water cooler small talk for a few months only to pass away. Though most of our nation’s preoccupations are harmless, some, like the low carb diet, can pose a serious health threat. Other public scares are deemed unhealthy though they pose seemingly no risk at all. For this reason, a list dispelling some rumors and clarifying some murky claims is necessary to keep us all informed and healthy.

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In an effort to create a little positive e-karma, I’m going to list a couple of great sites and great articles I’ve read recently. I hope you can enjoy them as much as I do, and be sure to leave comments and feedback on their sites as well. I am really enjoying writing here at Zen College Life, and I want to give my readers the chance to enjoy reading the blogs and sites that I read daily. So without further ado:
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In case you hadn’t heard, today is Earthday. Many of the articles about Earthday that you read are going to be talkin about ways to save earth, promote a healthy environment, and many other things along those lines. Since I have already published an article about Easy Ways to Help the Environment today I am going to recommend something a little different.
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I’m always looking for ways to enrich my life, especially when it comes to my health, nutrition, and fitness. We all know about taking our vitamins, eating our vegetables, not smoking or drinking etc; But I’ve compiled a list of eastern practices, holistic healing practices, and a couple of crazy ideas I think you’ll enjoy. Most of these I have tried myself, but a few I have yet to have been able to try. I will though. Click on any of the bolded titles for a brief introduction to the subject.

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That’s right everybody! I’m riding in the MS150, a bicycle ride from Houston to Austin (150 miles total), with fundraising efforts to aid in helping those with Multiple Sclerosis, as well as research for finding a cure. (If you don’t know what Multiple Sclerosis is click here) With the ride only a few days away, every moment counts! Here’s how you can help…

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I’m sure that by now the news has reached you. And if not, here goes.

GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK. That’s it. I said it.

It’s taking the world by storm. Contrary to popular belief, people actually do care. And not even just about themselves. They care about the future. And thus the new widespread GREEN MOVEMENT. Maybe Al Gore wasn’t crazy after all? Wait, let’s not go that far. He’s definitely crazy, he just had a few crazy ideas that happened to be true. We need to make some changes to ensure the environment is healthy for those who come after us. So, I’m going to give you a couple of tips about Living Green.

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If I told you that I had the answer that could completely turn your life around, and would cost you absolutely nothing, does that sound like something you might be interested in? If so, read on…

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The BP MS 150 Bike Tour is a two-day 150 mile cycling adventure from Houston to Austin that raises funds to help people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

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The fastest way to turn your life around for the better is to get fit. Getting fit will make you healthier, stronger, more confident, more attractive, happier, and improve your mental processes. Being on a fitness/nutrition kick, I have decided to compose a set of tips to make your new fitness plans work even better. Whether you are out of shape or in the best shape of your life, I think there is something hear that we can all learn from these tips.

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I am in a couple of different student clubs and organizations, and I plan on joining more. Clubs offer you a lot of knowledge and experience in just about any field of study or subject you are passionate about. In order to better convince you, I have composed a list of the top 10 reasons to join student clubs and organizations

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