Following Healthy

So.. I really don't like bananas. At the same time, I know they have lots of potassium, and all runners know how good potassium is for you. Right? As stated in Medline Plus, potassium is good to "build proteins, break down and use carbohydrates, build muscle, maintain normal body growth, control the electrical activity of the heart, and control the acid-base balance" (Medline Plus, 2012). Bananas are full of potassium! With that being said, the only way I can eat my banana is with peanut butter. Why? Because I hate the texture. For that reason when I found a mushy spot this morning, I thought, 'Can I give this to my bunny moo-moo?' My rationalizing was the following: she already eats newspaper, and my friends' bunny loves scrounging around their house and eating Doritos in addition to her own food (remember, I'm talking about college students). I decided to do a little research and was surprised by the significant amount of information on this topic! I

Running. Some people run to be fit or to "fit" into their old jeans. I personally have realized my love for long runs and love it when I get to catch the sunset in the Boise Foothills and love to find new and cool places. It is relaxing. Some people run to feel that "energy" or the runner's high that kicks in (endorphins). It's kind of like a magic trick. Ready for some science? Endorphins are chemicals that are released when you exercise and act on your brain receptors, reducing its perception of pain. Sometimes, when I am really tired, I think I am going very slow and look down at my watch and realize I am going faster than I normally go.. probably the endorphins kicking in! In fact, endorphins "trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine," (WebMD, 2013).  Crazy to think of all the little things in your body that work so hard to keep you happy and feeling good!  With tomorrow being my last indoor track meet, I

Hello all! All who care about life, being healthy, want a little wisdom, or a good story, This was a quick wim to start a blog. I'm in a health and aging class, where you have to write a discussion board weekly. Finding articles about health and wellness is something that not only interests me but keeps my mind fresh. I love learning new things and of course sharing them with all my friends and family. I also love those days when you find something so cool and interesting that it catches your eye to make a change. I have always loved writing stories and little things down about my day to go look back and see how far I have come or to remember my favorite memories. I realized that I really want to put both my memories and thoughts throughout the day, while also sharing the information I learn in my journey to become a P.A (physician's assistant), together for you! I also am an avid outdoorsy-kind of girl. Be prepared for an adventure. I love to be inspired by all different