Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. Thomas Dekker If you feel like you struggle to sleep at night, then you are not alone. More than half of older adults in the United States suffer from insomnia. There are some medications that may cause insomnia. Some medical conditions can … Read more
Adaptogens could revolutionize the way you approach personal health. The newest trend in the world of wellness in 2018 are adaptogens. Adaptogenic herbs help the human body be able to resist stress. Biological, chemical, or physical stressors can all be treated by adaptogens. Adaptogenic herbs are not new. The Ayurvedic and Chinese healing traditions of … Read more
1. At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet. – Plato 2. The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love. – Henry Miller 3. Love cures people – both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it. – … Read more
Though sleep is called our best friend, it is a friend who often keeps us waiting! – Jules Verne You’ve got a regular bedtime routine. You follow it to the letter every night. Most nights, it works for you. Tonight, however, is different. You’re staring up at your ceiling. Perhaps you’re hearing the hum of … Read more
There comes the point in our lives when we start feeling pain as we sleep. And no, it may not come from the emotional turmoil we experience from nightmares, but it may be from the way we position ourselves while sleeping. The neck pain we feel once we wake up from a good night … Read more
Each man should frame life so that at some future hour fact and his dreaming meet. – Victor Hugo Do you remember the last dream you had? Researchers, led by Perrine Ruby from the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, have discovered that there are two types of dreamers. For those who can regularly remember their dreams, … Read more
“You are what you eat.” This one phrase which describes the idea of what a person eats being linked to the health they experience has been around since 1826. It was originally suggested by Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. It is an idea that was expanded upon in the 1920s by a nutritionist named Victor Lindlahr.He believed that … Read more
Overthinking, also, best known as creating problems that are never there. David Sikhosana Overthinking can be a debilitating habit. It causes hesitation because you spend so much time evaluating your options. You spend more time looking at your choices then actually making a choice. Worrying is also a habit that can hold you back. When … Read more
Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. Thomas Dekker Falling asleep isn’t always easy to do. Even when you have a good bedtime routine established and you follow it regularly, sleep can be difficult to find. You toss and you turn, watching the hours pass on by. Eventually, you are … Read more
It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it. Hans Selye Stress seems to be everywhere today. We all seem to be looking for ways to get rid of stress. From the moment we wake up until the time we finally manage to get to sleep, finding a few moments of peace … Read more
The human brain is probably one of the most complex single objects on the face of the earth; I think it is, quite honestly. Bill Viola Have you ever walked into a room and instantly forgotten why you were there? One simple distraction is often all it takes to make the brain become inefficient. Even … Read more
Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t). James Baraz What is mindfulness meditation? In a formal sense, it … Read more
The alarm clock sounds. You groan and turn it off. Slowly you bring yourself out of bed.You get through your morning routine, but not before grabbing at least one cup of coffee. Maybe it’s an energy drink. Once the caffeine begins to work, you start to feel better. But you don’t feel that “good.” You … Read more
The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing. Jon Kabat-Zinn We all want to be happy. The only problem is that stress can suck the happiness right out of life. Instead of enjoying what a day … Read more
True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind & exercise of the body; the two are ever united. Wilhelm von Humboldt Stress happens every day. There’s just no getting around it. Stress is simply an inevitable component of life. Nearly half of people surveyed on an annual basis about personal stress say that it is … Read more
The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. – Sydney J. Harris Stress seems to be everywhere today. There are major sources of stress, such as a relationship status, a boss who seems to be angry at you, or being in debt. There are also minor sources of stress, such as … Read more
Healthy discontent is the prelude to progress – Mahatma Gandhi Being discontent in life isn’t always a bad thing. It can be an indication that you’re ready to take advantage of the next opportunity that comes your way. Except for some people, that next opportunity never seems to show up. They want to stop being … Read more
The following 5 characteristics are viewed as being valuable to people seeking charismatic influence in personal lives and in their professional pursuits. It is this combination that sends a powerful projection presence message to others. If one continually learns and practices these principles others may respond by being captivated and compelled to follow your direction. … Read more
If you’re able to trim your waistline, then you are going to be able to improve your health. It’s a common thing that doctors are saying more and more these days. In the US, about 2 in every 3 adults is at least overweight. Yet many are finding it difficult to improve their health due to the demands of their jobs, their family responsibilities, and everything else that goes on in modern life.
Breath is the finest gift of nature. Be grateful for this wonderful gift. – Amit Ray Deep breathing exercises are encouraged in many practices of life. From meditation to birthing classes and everything in-between, the way we breathe and how we do it can have an immediately positive impact on personal health. Although deep breathing … Read more
