6 Easy Fixes For Better Eye Health
So many things can take a toll on our eyesight. Age, health and environment all play a role in the eventual diminished capacity of our eyes. However, there are things we can do to prevent some of the strain and keep our eyes in good working order. Eat vision-friendly foods A healthy diet is extremely important to the health of your...
Ugh… Germs on Soap… Really?
Since germs seem to live on almost every surface, it should come as no surprise that they are even found on soap. While it is nasty to think about, they are unlikely to make you sick or cause infections on your skin. Most people who are relatively healthy should be able to fend these germs off without much trouble....
Sometimes Smiling is the Best Medicine
When you smile, it triggers activity in your brain - specifically in your left frontal cortex. This is the part of your brain in which you feel happiness. Who doesn’t want to be happy? Isn't the desire for happiness reason enough to smile? Here are some other reasons to smile. Smiling is the perfect pick-me up Once again, there is some brain...
These Items Should NEVER be in Your Grocery Cart
It seems as though buying from the grocery store is getting more difficult these days for those of us who want to get healthy and stay healthy. In fact, the main portion of the supermarket is usually piled high with processed foods, most of which deter from health rather than promoting it. Here are a just few products to stay...
10 Gross Things Hiding in Your Toothpaste
What if we told you that the substance you use to clean your teeth is introducing harmful substances into your body? Most of us who are cautious about our dental health brush our teeth twice a day without exception, and therefore, our bodies are routinely exposed to whatever ingredients are in our toothpaste. For those of you using chemical-based commercial...
Study Suggests Feeling Young May Translate into Longevity
You’re only as old as you feel! Although it may sound like a cliché, a new study has found that those who feel younger really do live longer. The study is another example of the way in which our personality affects our health, and how having an optimistic attitude is beneficial to wellness. The study, out of University College in...
How to Teach Mindfulness to Kids
Mindfulness isn’t only good for us; it’s also good for our kids. Practicing mindfulness can help children to pay attention and focus better in school, and also provide them with the tools to calm themselves down when their emotions take over. Here are some easy ways to teach mindfulness to your kids. Take a mindful walk The next time you go on...
7 Fitness Trends to Watch for in 2015
Getting into shape, or maintaining your level of fitness, is important all year round. A big part of staying fit is finding exercise activities that keep you interested and challenge you in new ways. Some of the following fitness trends may be new to you, and others may be old favorites, but they are all definitely worth checking out. Body weight...
Fact or Fiction: 9 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet
It’s been a few days since you decided to change your life, committed yourself to a healthier way of living. How’s that going for you? Has that bag of chips staring at you finally won the battle of the wills? Or are you holding fast to your list of resolutions? If the chips beat you, then maybe it’s time to...
Taming the Hormones That Mess With Your Sleep
The relationship between hormones and sleep is a complicated cycle. On the one hand, we know that irregular and disrupted sleep can mess up our hormones; on the other, imbalanced hormones are a common cause of disrupted sleep and insomnia. Fortunately, there are some natural lifestyle changes we can make which address both problems - the sleep and the hormones...
