Relaxation techniques can really help you with your everyday stress. Our schedules have become a series of running from one task or activity to the next. Demands on our time are really quite outrageous, so it makes sense why we have time neither for relaxation techniques nor any other self-soothing activities! We do not get enough sleep; we are inhaling caffeine and energy drinks…
Caffeine is a bitter substance that is commonly found in teas, colas, chocolate, nuts, certain medicinal drugs and of course, in your favorite coffee. Who doesn't love coffee? If you are a coffee drinker, then you know very well how your body reacts to coffee's active compound - caffeine. But did you know that there are a lot of myths and beliefs about…
Many of us hit the dead end in our marriage after a couple of years due to a variety of reasons. The most common one is taking each other for granted because it has been ingrained in our minds that once we get hitched it is the beginning of one’s happily ever after. If this was indeed the case then most marriages today…
Almost everybody who celebrates this holiday has their favorite Christmas books. This could be a book that was read each during Advent as a family tradition. It could be a book that was pure fun to read as a child. It may even be a book that inspired them or strengthened their faith during a difficult time. Whatever the case may be, books…
I’m sure many of you dream of moving from the noisy, polluted and densely populated city to a quieter place. What if you could also drop off the grid and use exclusively renewable energy? 400 residents of the small Canadian island named Lasqueti live this dream. The island located only about 50 miles (150 km) away from Vancouver has nearly the same size…
New Year is a great period not only for kids but adults as well. While children are waiting for miracles and gifts, adults want to start new lives. You might know many people who promise themselves to start achieving a goal (or even goals) every year. Unfortunately, people rarely succeed in this annual tradition of setting goals. If you want to accomplish goals,…
If you're looking for cheap, effective ways to winterize your home this year, start with these four tips. Winterizing your home is a good way to avoid damage, stay comfortable, and keep your utility bills affordable. 1. Use a Hose Bib Cover on Your Outdoor Faucet Hose bibs are thick pieces of foam that fit over your outdoor faucets. They come with easy…
Once you release the negatives, your body and soul become receptive to positive vibes. Find out how to bring good energy into your life. Sometimes the aura around someone is so overwhelming, that a heaviness hovers in the room. This swirling black mass of invisible energy drains the very life force from those it frequents and leaves them devoid of substance, ambition, and…