Do You Think Too Much? How to Dial It Down!
Human beings are gifted with the innate ability to think—to analyze, explore, and attempt to understand our inner worlds. While this ability makes us who we are, and leads to great personal as well as societal advancements, it is possible to overdo it. When we think too much, one negative effect is that it can overshadow our enjoyment of the...
Ease Stress and Anxiety with These 5 Essential Oils
There’s no question about it: stress can destroy your health. The role of stress in contributing to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, as well as immune problems and inflammation, are now widely accepted. However, even though we know these risks, many of us are still left feeling like stress and worry are inescapable. That’s where essential oils come...
Ingredients that Make Thai Food an Anti-Inflammatory Knockout
Thai food is known for being delicious, but did you that authentic Thai dishes can also be super healthy? This cuisine contains a number of ‘super foods’ and spices that work together to give your immune system a boost, fight inflammation, speed up your metabolism, and help to create a healthier you! In fact, one Thai soup called Tom Yam...
Lower Sugar Level in Coke Still Doesn’t Make it Safe to Drink
You may have heard that Coke has lowered the levels of sugar in its soda in Canada. This may sound like a healthier move, but don't let yourself be fooled. There is still nothing safe about drinking Coke. Reduced sugar, but still unhealthy For roughly the last century, Coca-Cola sold in Canada has had a higher amount of sugar than its...
7 Ways Sitting Destroys Your Health
We all know sitting is bad and we should do it less, yet we still do a lot of it. In fact, the average American sits for about 8 hours per day, and some of us sit for far longer. Let’s take a look at how exactly sitting destroys the entire body, and with this knowledge, make a change! 1....
What Your Cellulite Says About Your Health
Cellulite is one of the most common beauty complaints as we age. It’s actually an entirely normal condition that results from the body holding on to subcutaneous fat to ensure that enough calories are stored up for pregnancy and lactation. But we sure don’t like how cellulite looks! It seems superficial, but it’s actually not just an aesthetic concern. A...
5 Things You Can do to Improve Your Balance and Create Rock Hard Abs
Having good balance is a matter of muscle tone, including having a strong core. Without it, a trip is much more likely to result in a fall, causing all sorts of possible complications, including the dreaded broken hip. Having strong abs will help you to keep your balance, so even if you do trip, you’re able to catch yourself. The...
5 Teas Your Skin Will Love
Whether it’s acne, dryness, eczema, or premature aging, most of us have experienced feeling dissatisfied with the health or appearance of our skin. Fortunately, nature has provided us with the tools to heal and support our body’s largest organ—in the form of tea! Here are 5 of the most potent teas for skin health and beauty. Dandelion Although you may think...
18,000 Hours of Health and Fitness Data Went Into Making The Apple Watch
Apple has long been known for its penchant for secrecy. So, it came as a surprise to many when they recently allowed a news crew into their top-secret health and fitness lab to discuss the recent development of the Apple Watch. 18,000 hours of data It turns out that Apple spent two years testing the Apple Watch in a secret facility,...
20 Mindful Quotes To Keep You Peaceful in the Present Moment
We’re busy busy busy. We have so many things to do, people to see, and oh so much stress. And sometimes, it’s just not possible to take a long, refreshing break for ourselves. But if we practice mindfulness—being completely present in each moment we find ourselves in—we can still be relaxed, open, and at peace with ourselves, others, and...
