Meditation And The Wonders It Does For Your Health
Why should you meditate? Meditation is the practice of narrowing your attention to a certain point of reference. This relaxation technique not only reduces stress but has also been shown to lower blood pressure and boost the immune system. There are many ways to meditate, each with varying effects on the brain. Focused attention and open monitoring […]
5 Stress-Busting Strategies
Numerous studies have shown that stress contributes to many of the most prevalent diseases and conditions. Various ailments such as heart disease, cancer, allergies, digestive problems, ulcers, diabetes, anxiety, depression and other psychological conditions have all been linked to the effects of stress. What we consider stressful varies from day to day, moment to moment, […]
The 6 Simplest Ways to Improve Sleep Quality
How you feel throughout each day greatly depends on your sleep. If you’ve been feeling a bit under the weather lately, perhaps the solution is a good night’s rest. However, quality sleep can sometimes be elusive, depending on a multitude of factors, such as family responsibilities, work deadlines and unexpected obstacles like illness and relationship […]
Don’t Just Eat Healthy; Eat Super Healthy!
A diet rich in superfoods does not have to burn a hole in your pocket or cause you any inconvenience. If your meals and snacks rarely include nutritious foods, you’d be glad to know that there are cheap and easy ways to eat healthily. Unfortunately, old habits can be very hard to break. Developing a […]
Infused Water: The Creative Way to Stay Hydrated
In one of my earlier blog posts, I discussed the amazing and well-known benefits of water, one of which is its effect on weight loss. Multiple studies have shown that aside from quenching your thirst so you can avoid unnecessary calories, drinking water can actually make your resting energy expenditure go up by around 25% […]
The Importance of Water in Your Diet
Water comprises up to 60% of our body and is absolutely essential to our survival. Our body uses it for a plethora of functions, which includes digesting food, eliminating waste, regulating body temperature, and so much more. If you plan on losing weight, water is your number one drink – you can always count on […]
Wake Up Happy With These 10 Mood Boosting Nutrients
There are many ways eating can make you happy. It’s not just the taste of your favourite snacks and meals that can put a smile on your face. Getting a good fix of the right vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids can also do wonders for your mood. Here’s a quick look at 10 nutrients that […]
Coconut Magic!
The coconut tree is considered by many as the Tree of Life. Its wood, leaves and fruits all have a plethora of uses. Coconut oil, which is derived from copra or the dried kernel of the fruit, is a testament to the tree’s versatility. Aside from being known as one of the most widely used […]
What are Superfoods?
A superfood is basically a nutrient-dense food that provides more health benefits than others. This term can be traced to the beginning of the 20th century, but its popularity has been rapidly rising as a result of the growing public interest in the subject of diet and health. Superfoods have become quite ubiquitous in the […]
Six Chair Challenge: Top Superfood Antioxidants
If you’ve seen my video or read my blog post about superfoods, then you already know just how super they really are. Because of their exceptionally high antioxidant content, eating them regularly can keep you protected against free radicals that can cause damage or death to your body’s cells. Of course, some superfoods have more […]