Loma Linda

A place where disproportionate number of people live a healthy life for a very long time, such as Sardinia, Okinawa, Loma Linda, Ikaria, and Costa Rica. Sardinia, Italy is among of one of the blue zones spots, which produces a local wine with highest levels of polyphenols and antioxidants. The diet higher in selenium, zinc, calcium, and phosphorus content of goat’s milk, which are essential for the ideal immune system activity promote healthy aging. Another advantage is the strength in their bone density and consequently low risk of fractures. Okinawa, Japan – Okinawans consume a low fat diet, based on fruits and vegetables. They also consume fresh fish and tofu as protein sources. Their diet is also abundant in minerals phytoestrogen, which…

longevity is dictated by their genes, whereas the other 90% is dictated by our lifestyle (Buettner par. 1). There is so much conflicting advice and data on what people can do to make themselves live longer that most Americans really have no idea what it is that they should be doing. Buettner teamed up with National Geographic and the National Institute on Aging to find geographic areas where people are living longer and figure out exactly what it is that these people are doing that increases…

Schools, such as Loma Linda University, have built their organization on the foundation of faith. Those who attend have similar beliefs and strive to live a life guided by Christ. A faith-based education would be of special benefit to me, as I desire to be part of peers and educators that aspire to merge learning and faith together. The support and encouragement that this type of community would provide is immeasurable to any other college. I individually want to attend LLU because it will give…

Every once in awhile, you get the opportunity to attend something special, emotional and lasting. Last week I attended the 19th Annual Music Master Awards/ Conference/Tribute Concert for The Everly Brothers. I will cherish and remember the conference but especially the concert forever. When I think about it today I have two distinct emotions, joy and a tear. At the conference we saw some very rare footage of The Everly Brothers, film clips from Germany and England not seen by my many until…

The song Pretty Hurts, written by Sia Furler and performed by Beyonce Knowles in a video directed by Melina Matsoukas has been viewed more than 203 million times on YouTube. At first glance the lyrics and storyline of the video, are moving and even at some points heartbreaking. The setting of a beauty pageant shows some of the darker aspects of girls trying to fit into societal beauty standards, which is all too relatable for far too many people. It might not be until your second or third…

For those who don't know, Alessia Caras’s Scars to Your Beautiful is a inspirational song with powerful messages leading behind it; to help motivate and inspire people with conflict within their inner selves, like people with low self conscious and self-esteem. She wants them to be able to embrace their inner beauty within. Love themselves for who they truly are and not to imitate others on their looks, fashion and ect...she also tells us not to worry about what others think of us and to live…

certain events such as First Friday, while people dine. The band consisted of four male instrumentalists, a couple who also vocalized and a female singer appeared for a few of the songs. All of the participants on stage were assumingly in their 50s. The instruments played throughout the set included a drum set, a keyboard, an electric guitar and bass. They were scheduled to play from 8 to 10:30, I unfortunately wasn’t there the entire session, since I found them when they had already started. I…

Aladdin In the 1992 production of Aladdin, a street boy runs into a magic lamp, and transforms into a prince so he can win the heart of the princess of Agrabah. Walt Disney studios collaborated with Ron Clements and John Musker who were both the directors and producers, to create the hour and thirty-minute production (“Aladdin”). Some of the featured players are Scott Weinger as Aladdin, Robin Williams as the Genie, and Linda Larkin as Princess Jasmine. The story of Aladdin is derived from the…

Propaganda. When we hear the word propaganda, we think of the Holocaust, of Nazi Germany, of Hitler. We think of a dark, dangerous time, a time when everyone was suspected to be the enemy, a time when no one could be trusted. What we don't think about, is the constant propaganda that we are exposed to today. We expect it to be plainly stated. To be so obvious, that when we see it, a bright lightbulb lights up with a glaring neon red sign saying “WARNING: PROPAGANDA. PROCEED WITH CAUTION.” Yet,…

In 1987 sudan had terrible living conditions such as warfare limiting their supplies. The people of south sudan had to have confidence, persistence and hope. The book Long Walk to Water written by Linda Sue Park has two main characters, Salva and Nya. The book follows their story through different time periods in Southern Sudan. Salvas life is affected in 1987 by warfare. Nyas life is affected by the lack of water and food and having to journey every day on foot to get unsanitary water. Salva…