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In modern times, it seems everyone has an understanding of what is good for their body. Eating healthy, constantly staying active, and taking natural supplements helps boost the immune and circulatory system but very few people take into consideration their mental health.
At least 1/3 of United States adults get less sleep than what’s recommended. Not getting a good night’s sleep can lead to chronic conditions and diseases, such as heart disease, obesity, and depression.
Do you feel that you aren’t getting enough sleep?
Whether you need a better sleep environment or a dietary change, it’s crucial to make changes that’ll help you sleep better. Keep reading for 8 tips for better sleep so that you can start living a healthier life!
Continue reading How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep: 8 Helpful Tips
It would be a lie if someone said they have never been stressed in their lives. We all have many mentally straining events in our lives that can turn into anxiety or depression. Life can be hard sometimes, and we overthink about small things. There will be times when you put your heart and soul into something, and it would not work out. There are a lot of people who function well under stress. On the contrary, stress and anxiety are silent attackers with strong effects. It is essential to have things in life that make you happy.
Everyone is familiar with that fluffy dingy trim on the shower curtain, but are you aware of the more hidden places that mold can grow and the effects it can have on your health? Even if you practice good hygiene and clean often, mold can catch you off-guard and cause a heap of problems. Here are the ways mold can develop in your home and the harm it can cause once it spreads.
We all know we should be getting our vitamins and minerals. We all know we should be getting our micronutrients, our protein, our omega fatty acids. And we also know how hard it is to be getting everything we need every day regardless of our work schedules and hectic schedules and that surprise visit from that one friend that always convinces us to order the worst take out possible for our bodies.
Continue reading How to Get The Most Out of Dietary Supplements
By Andi Simon, Ph.D.
Ridgewood NJ, During the COVID-19 crisis, all of our lives have been disrupted. We’re not connecting with family, friends and colleagues like we used to, and it’s easy to feel lonely. To help some of the people I was coaching, I wrote down eight ways to combat this feeling and tested them on our business clients, executives, and even some friends. . They can collaborate with their mind and change the way they are feeling, as the sciences are teaching us. What they found was they could, indeed, address their own sense of being alone and make their days fill with well-being and even happiness.
Continue reading How To Combat Loneliness During the COVID-19 crisis
Sleep is a crucial part of our lives and if you sleep an average of eight hours a day, it means a third of your life will be spent sleeping. Sadly, most people only consider sleep as a necessary evil.
As far as sleep is concerned, there are two things that matter; sleep duration and quality. In this article we will be looking at the latter.
Healing stones are a cornerstone of esoteric religions and spiritual practices. In this article, we will be discussing one stone, Moldavite, which has attracted a huge following and is a key component in many esoteric rituals and forms of spirituality. The stone is a deep green and was formed when a meteorite struck southern Germany over fifteen million years ago. Not only will we be discussing Moldavite and its uses, but we will be explaining a few of its reported healing properties. The stone is most often used for this purpose [healing]. Here are the reported healing properties of Moldavite.
Continue reading What Are the Reported Healing Properties of Moldavite?
Life can sometimes bring unpleasant surprises. There could be a sudden illness, or a car crash. Perhaps a loved one died unexpectedly. When we experience trauma, it can become etched into our subconscious mind. This is because the memory becomes attached to a strong emotion, which imprints it powerfully upon our brains.
Continue reading Can You Have a Panic Attack Without Knowing?
Exercise bikes are light, compact, and can be easily stored when needed. In addition to being inexpensive, this makes them a popular workout tool for many people. An exercise bike can be ideal for people who have limited workout time and space.
With a great variety of fitness machines and equipment in the market, buyers may be spoilt for choice. However, not every fitness machine being marketed is right for you. You would have to consider your fitness goals, workout space, and budget. Exercise bikes are popular because they offer more with less. Here are the health benefits of using an exercise bike.
In a time of social media, health pandemics, constant news cycle, a little space for clarity and mindfulness is more valuable than ever for your mind and your body.
If meditation is a daily practice or a daunting idea, you may want to consider the potential health benefits that come with sitting still in our hectic, busy world and training your mind to focus your thoughts.
Continue reading Meditation Can Improve Your Health – Here’s How
Going to the dentist is a dreaded feeling for many. It conjures up those memories of being a child and getting dragged into the office, where it felt like time stood still. As an adult, things are a little different now with regard to dental hygiene.
Luckily, as you grow older you start to realize how important it is to get a checkup on your oral health. Going to the dentist regularly is important for your overall health, and here are the reasons why you need to book your next appointment soon.
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Sometimes most people fail to make it in life because they think they are too old to start doing something. It is also common for people to think that they have failed in life when they do not achieve what they had envisioned at a certain age. People also blame lack of money and the reason why they have not progressed in life. Continue reading Why It is Never Too Late To Start Making Progress in Life
Healthy and attractive skin is the result of a healthy mind and body. The different conditions that affect your skin make it look dull or have acne or fine lines or, in some cases, even loss of tone point towards a deeper health imbalance. However, you need not seek shelter in cosmetic products made from harmful chemicals or opt for cosmetic surgeries either. A better option open to you is traditional Chinese medicine, abbreviated merely as TCM. This technique has been practiced for ages for all kinds of beauty problems. The range of treatments that TCM consists of include:
Continue reading How to Restore Your Glow With Cosmetic Acupuncture
Antibiotics, otherwise called antibacterials, are prescriptions that destroy or slow down the growth of microorganisms and bacteria.
They include a scope of powerful drugs and are utilized to treat diseases caused by microbes.
Antibiotics can’t treat viral diseases, for example, cold, flu, and most coughs.
