fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the health and wellness world of Longevity.
Woman Sheds 35kg in 7 Months: The 10 Surprising Foods She Cut Out (Granola to Jaggery!)
Woman Sheds 35kg in 7 Months: The 10 Surprising Foods She Cut Out (Granola to Jaggery!) We’ve all been there. You decide it’s time to get serious about your health, you stock your pantry with what the world calls "healthy" foods, and yet… the scale doesn’t budge. It’s frustrating, confusing, and can make you want to throw in the towel.
By Epic Vibes6 months ago in Longevity
Sensing Without Thinking: How Body Awareness Enhances Creativity
Creativity is often imagined as a spark of brilliance—an idea that suddenly arrives like lightning in the mind. But anyone who has wrestled with the creative process knows that inspiration rarely comes on command. Instead, it ebbs and flows, often showing up when we least expect it. What if the key to inviting more of these moments lies not in overthinking or forcing ideas, but in learning to sense with the body?
By Victoria Marse6 months ago in Longevity
The Breath as Body Memory: Unlocking Stored Emotion Through Respiration
We tend to think of breath as something purely functional — an automatic rhythm that keeps us alive without asking for attention. Yet within this simple cycle lies a profound gateway to memory, emotion, and healing. The breath is more than oxygen exchange; it is a messenger. It carries imprints of our lived experiences, encoding moments of fear, safety, grief, or joy. By learning to meet the breath with awareness, we can begin to unlock what the body has stored and gently release what no longer serves us.
By Black Mark6 months ago in Longevity
Micro-Movements for Mindfulness: Tiny Actions, Big Calm
We often think of mindfulness as something grand, requiring long hours of sitting meditation, a retreat in the mountains, or a lifestyle shift that seems just out of reach. Yet the truth is often smaller—literally. Presence can be cultivated through the tiniest gestures of the body, what we might call micro-movements. These are the almost imperceptible adjustments and shifts that we make in our daily lives, which, when noticed and intentionally guided, become powerful doorways into calm.
By Marina Gomez6 months ago in Longevity
Shoulders, Jaw, and Spine: Reading Emotional Patterns in the Body
The body often whispers before the mind even knows what it wants to say. Our shoulders tense before we acknowledge stress. The jaw locks before words of frustration surface. The spine curves before we realize the weight of something we’re carrying. These small, habitual postures tell a story—one that meditation and somatic awareness can help us hear more clearly.
By Victoria Marse6 months ago in Longevity
Heartbeat Awareness: Using the Pulse as a Meditation Anchor
Most of the time, we take our heartbeat for granted. It works quietly in the background, a steady rhythm that sustains us without asking for attention. But if you’ve ever placed your hand on your chest, or felt the gentle thrum of blood in your wrist, you know there’s something intimate and grounding in noticing it. In meditation, the heartbeat can become more than a biological function — it can serve as an anchor, a reminder that presence is always available in the body itself.
By Black Mark6 months ago in Longevity
From Tension to Flow: Releasing Stress Through Somatic Movement
Stress often begins quietly. A racing thought, a tightening jaw, a shallow breath. Before long, what started as a fleeting worry takes shape in the body—shoulders rise, muscles contract, and tension hardens into a silent armor we wear throughout the day. Many of us respond by ignoring these signals, pushing through deadlines, conversations, and even moments of rest, until the body itself becomes the archive of what we refuse to release.
By Marina Gomez6 months ago in Longevity
How to Get a More Defined Face Naturally—No Gadgets, No Filters
We live in a world of angles and algorithms. A world where a swipe can sharpen a jawline and a tap can hollow out cheeks, creating an illusion of bone structure that feels just out of reach in the unforgiving light of day. If you’ve found yourself searching for ways to achieve a more sculpted facial appearance, you’re not chasing a vanity project. You’re seeking a reflection that aligns with how you feel inside: vibrant, healthy, and strong.
By Epic Vibes6 months ago in Longevity
The Silent Alarm: 5 Early Signs of Kidney Damage Most People Overlook
The Silent Siege Within Think about the hardest-working part of your body. Your heart? Your brain? What about your kidneys? These two bean-shaped organs, tucked away in your lower back, are the unsung heroes of your health. They work 24/7 as your body's master filtration system, cleaning your blood, balancing fluids and minerals, and regulating blood pressure.
By Epic Vibes6 months ago in Longevity
Experts Tested 17 Hearing Aids: One Clearly Stood Out (Here’s Why)
Let's be honest: shopping for hearing aids can feel overwhelming. Between the technical jargon, the endless online reviews, and the significant investment, it's easy to feel lost. You want the best, but how do you possibly decide? You’re not alone in this.
By Epic Vibes6 months ago in Longevity
Beyond the Shower: What Your Body Odour Is Secretly Telling You About Your Health
Your Nose Knows More Than You Think Let's be honest, we’ve all had those moments. You’re rushing for a meeting, you catch a whiff of something… off… and you do the subtle armpit check. Usually, the fix is simple: a quick refresh, some deodorant, or a planned shower later. But what if your body odour is trying to tell you something more?
By Epic Vibes6 months ago in Longevity
