Meditation and Economics: Can They Work Together?
As the saying goes, "Money makes the world go ‘round." Whether you believe this to be true or not, I think we'd all agree that money plays a fundamental role in our lives. In this article, I'll explore the financial benefits of meditation. A Short (Very Short) Economic Lesson There are two ways to generate money. One way is to earn...
The Skinny on the HCG Diet: Are You Just Eating Less?
HCG has been touted as a way to lose weight quickly for decades, but little proof has been provided that it actually works. If you look at the HCG diet critically, you’ll soon see that of course you will lose weight on it – because you’re hardly eating anything. The HCG Diet HCG is a hormone that is naturally produced by...
10 Signs That Your Body Needs a Cleanse Now!
Spring is here! It’s that time when you can open the windows letting the crisp fresh air float in replacing the stale air from winter. It’s when everything is anew; nature is sprouting new growth everywhere you look with flowers emerging from the ground and the creation of new life. We often take this time to clean our environments. Come...
Report: Multitasking Actually Disrupts Brain Function
In today’s world, almost everyone seems to drift between texting, watching programs on television and doing other activities. We just can’t seem to get enough done in the day to satisfy ourselves and slow down to do one thing at a time. However, there is mounting evidence that the brain actually slows down when you’re doing multiple activities. Memory, Attention...
Massaging Your Way to a Healthier Life
Spas are everywhere, masseuses are everywhere – expensive, inexpensive and everywhere in between. Now there’s another benefit to having a “spa day” aside from relaxation…your health! Recently, massage therapy has been found to boost immune systems in breast cancer patients, decrease symptoms in asthmatic children, and in the smallest of babies can help stimulate an appetite. According to the Archives...
Messy Home, Messy Mind: 5 Easy Steps to Clear The Clutter
How messy does your home get? What about your bedroom? Your office? Car? Even if you try to keep things clean, how do you feel when the clutter and mess piles up again? You probably feel overwhelmed and frustrated, maybe even a little tired, without realizing the clutter in your life is clogging up your mind. Prepare to clean...
How One Food Can Help You Battle The Bulge!
Fat. We see it everywhere. It’s a yellowish tissue that has somehow been transformed from a necessary component of our bodies, to something on par with “The Body Snatchers.” This seemingly benign substance has slowly embedded itself within our society and is trying to take over, one person at a time. Sure, we all know that fat is both...
Is Your Body Inflamed? – 4 Causes of Inflammation
Inflammation in your body can be a good thing and it can be a bad thing, it just depends on why it’s there. When you cut your finger, your body stimulates an acute inflammatory response to protect the wound and aid in healing. The immune systems job is to aid in the healing by sending out cells called lymphocytes, monocytes,...
Sex After a Heart Attack – A Scary Idea?
If you’ve already had a heart attack, the idea of resuming your sex life can be a little intimidating and even make your already-jittery heart start to flutter a little. However, according to psychiatrist Madeline Castellanos, who specializes in sexuality, getting back in the saddle may be just what the doctor ordered. After-Effects of a Heart Attack After you have had...
More Bad News for Soda Lovers
More and more research is coming out about the negative health effects of drinking soda, regardless of whether it is diet or regular soda. Harvard researchers have revealed that consuming even just a single soda a day can increase the chances of having a heart attack by 20 percent. Soda and Heart Attacks Regular consumption of soda has been linked to...
