Thanks to the age of information and an almost overwhelming amount of free educational resources on the internet, more people are discovering ways they can lead a healthy lifestyle and detox the body and mind. If you have wanted to revamp your life and start thinking holistically about your well-being, take it one step at…
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Wellness Strategies to Help You Stay Healthy This Fall
Fall is a great time of the year. The scents of cinnamon, cloves, and garlic fill the air along with crisp air, burning leaves, and pumpkin. The air is cooler, you’ve settled into your school year routine, and you’ve got a little breathing room before moving into the holidays. After the hustle and bustle of…
Achieve Wellness for Body, Mind, and Emotions
To achieve a state of wellness, one must take into account the whole person – body, mind, and emotions. Each one of these is interwoven so that if one area suffers, the other areas will be impacted to some degree. Stress is one problem that tends to strike wellness at the root, effecting the emotions,…
Learn to Relax from Celebs Emma Watson, Hilary Swank and Christina Aguilera
We all know that relaxation is important for a balanced life. You can’t just keep working all the time or you’re going to get burnt out. Unfortunately, while we’re working, we tend to ignore this piece of wisdom. We get so caught up in being productive, making money and building a reputation for reliability that we…
“There Is More Refreshment and Stimulation in a Nap Than in All the Alcohol Ever Distilled” —Ovid
Most of us are so busy all day long that we never think about taking naps. Whenever the urge to lie down occurs to you, you just brush it off and keep doing whatever you need to do. Who has the time for a nap when there’s laundry to be done or business emails to…
Adequate Rest Can Help a Variety of Medical Conditions
Life is busy, and it can be hard to get the rest you need to keep going. For many people, lack of sleep can cause, or exacerbate the symptoms of medical conditions. If you’re burning the candle at both ends, take steps to get more sleep, and better quality sleep, to stay healthy and avoid…
Are Poorly Constructed Beds Contributing to America’s Obesity Problem?
America’s ongoing battle against obesity has long been documented. At last count, at least 1/3 of the nation is carrying around more weight than they should. The reasons behind the extra poundage are as diverse as our nation’s population and therefore, it’s hard to reach a consensus on how to solve the problem. However, health…
Sleep Promotes Physical, Emotional, and Mental Wellness
Ever talk to a sleep-deprived person? You may find the person distracted, irritable, and out of sorts. Sleep may seem like a given, after all, everyone sleeps. Or is it? What if sleep is compromised? It could be anxiety, worry, stress, a medical condition or poor ventilation that is keeping you awake. Whatever the reason,…
Is Your Mattress Causing Allergies and Illnesses?
When you reach the end of a long day, there’s nothing better than pulling back the covers and sinking down on your bed. But, for many people, their mattress doesn’t provide the healthy sleep that it should. If you’re having health issues, consider the possibility that you might need to buy a new mattress. Mattresses…
Sleep is Important for Your Health
Many people assume that not getting enough sleep results in feeling fatigued the next day. They don’t link lack of sleep to serious health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. It may seem surprising that lack of sleep could cause health issues but it is common knowledge in the medical community. According…