Health and wellness tips on how to cope with physical and mental health issues and maintain a balance of the mind and body to feel healthy and happy.
Many people fill up their cup of pure black filtered coffee with a coffee creamer instead of milk or cream because they think it's healthier. But this belief is totally untrue. Highly processed non-dairy coffee creamers are definitely not better for you than natural dairy options; in fact, they are much worse. Coffee creamers became popular in the 1950s, and originally they just…
We’re all aware of the way emotions such as anger, or sadness, or joy makes us feel. So we assume that these emotions are universal and we all feel the same way, right? But did you know that emotions can also cause physical pain? New research has actually found that scientifically, emotions are consistent in each individual, regardless of other influencers such as…
Traveling is an exciting time. Visiting new places, experiencing new adventures and learning about new cultures are just some of the many reasons people enjoy getting on a plane and escaping their lives for a short time. Unfortunately, the further you go, the more likely you are to suffer from jetlag. This can sometimes ruin an otherwise great trip—and your return back home.…
In 2003, Canada became the first country in the world to offer medical marijuana to pain-suffering patients. Eight of the 10 states that had legalized medical marijuana saw a decrease in the percentage of teens using the drug during the period of 1999 to 2006. As of April 2015, 23 states and Washington D.C. have legalized cannabis for medical use with seven states…
I guess the first thing to know about sugar is that it isn't all bad. Natural sugars, the ones that appear in fruit and milk, for example, are healthy and fine to eat, as long as you eat them in moderation. The real problem with sugar is when it is consumed in excess. If you quit sugar, except those that naturally occur in foods,…
We are probably all familiar with Actimel and Yakult, which are marketed towards keeping our gut healthy. Whilst they are useful, they aren’t as effective as taking a tablet with a concentrated probiotic. If you don’t take one of these already you should, read below to see the signs that you should regularly be taking a probiotic. Here are five reasons why you…
The Aloe Vera plant is nature’s little gift to us. Despite all that we do to the environment, Aloe Vera is still there, soothing our sunburn and mosquito bites. Aloe Vera is not just good for our external body but also it can be ingested and does wonder for our internal organs. The juice itself is a little sour and takes a bit…
When it comes to attaining a youthful, glowing complexion, beauty really is skin deep. A healthy diet and lifestyle can delay the natural aging process and alleviate common skin conditions. It can repair the skin’s internal structure, enhancing the effects of beauty products and dermatology treatments. Achieve a flawless complexion by making a positive change in your life and following these four simple…