The facts and statistics that detail the amount of plastic waste in the environment do not paint a pretty picture. In fact, plastic waste statistics are disastrous. In the last decade, there has been more plastic churned out of factories around the world, used (sometimes for just seconds), and dumped than ever before in history. A shocking fifty percent of this has been…
The below stretches will help you avoid hip flexor pain and injury. The hip flexors are a group of muscles that include the iliopsoas, as well as the rectus femoris. They work to bring the legs and trunk together, which helps you complete your ab exercises, lift your knees and bring your thighs toward your stomach. Sometimes your workouts can result in hip…
Most people tend to neglect the side effects of coffee and focus only on the energy-boosting benefits this drink gives them. Coffee is a staple for giving us the jumpstart we need for our busy mornings, stressful office jobs and poor health. No, you didn’t read that wrong because numerous studies have confirmed that coffee is full of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, amino acids,…
Would you say that you are happy at work and in general? Let’s learn how to measure the level of our happiness and why a job plays a huge role. Can you say how happy you are, right now? Do you know whether you're happier today than you were yesterday? Are you happier at work or at home? Are you happier in the…
If you are not getting enough sleep, some of your daily habits and activities may be to blame. Do you do any of the below 7 things? Sleep is a critical restorative and therapeutic process for the mind and body. A lack of it results in lowered cognitive function, as well as fatigue. The brain eliminates toxins from neural pathways while we are…
Have you ever considered social validation? You know, that funny little thing that could completely change the way you behave, something we would never admit we need. However, many people in this world need social validation as a drug, a nice ‘fix’ to their mood and self-worth. It follows us ever since the youngest age. We do what other kids do because we…
Did you know that it’s possible to use acupuncture for weight loss and it’s proven effective by scientific studies? Excess weight has become an increasingly serious societal menace. That is why it should come as no surprise that experts and regular people keep coming up with fresh new ways to improve weight loss outcomes. But did you know that it is also possible…
The below holistic healing practices are natural methods of achieving good mental and physical health. Have you tried any of these? Whether we are familiar with holistic healing or not, for the most part, stable health and well-being are all we want in life. It’s what we wish for our families, and it’s the first thing we are thankful for when things don’t…