Category: Habits

Good Posture – 8 Surprising, Healthy Benefits

Do you often slouch when watching television, looking at your smartphone, browsing the internet on your laptop or even when you are reading a book?

Given all the conveniences in our modern lifestyle, we can spend a dominant portion of our time focusing on things in front us. With so much time in this position, it is almost as if the shoulders want to round forwards and inwards and that your head wants to lean forward.

You can learn to improve your posture! Continue reading “Good Posture – 8 Surprising, Healthy Benefits”

8 Hygiene Products with Great Natural Alternatives

It may seem a bit dramatic to consider that your everyday hygiene products may cause harm, but that might be the case.

You don’t have to break the bank to go natural – try swapping one product per month, or as each item needs to be refilled.

If you feel daunted to swap out all your products, please read on!  This article will show you how natural alternatives may be easier to use and probably healthier, too. Check out eight top hygiene products with great natural alternatives! Continue reading “8 Hygiene Products with Great Natural Alternatives”

9 Ways to Become a Morning Person — Good Routine Before Work

Has becoming a morning person topped your checklist for awhile now? But no matter what you do, you’re caught in a battle with your alarm clock every morning?

Don’t worry! We’re all in the same boat. Well, at least you and me. I still can’t wake up with the sun. And that’s my motivation behind this article — to teach you (and me) about the perks of getting up early, and how to do it.

We’ll get into details of a good morning routine before work and, hopefully, find enough inspiration for becoming early birds. Continue reading “9 Ways to Become a Morning Person — Good Routine Before Work”

Safety in the Sun — Facts vs Fiction — Your Guide to Safe Sun Exposure

What if the health authorities advised you not to drink water or breath air? You would think it’s April fool’s day or some other joke, right? Guess what! They’ve been doing something very similar—and they are dead serious.

Sunlight—along with food, water, and air—is a basic element of life on Earth. The sun keeps the entire solar system alive and spinning. As a matter of fact, the formation of hydrogen on the Sun’s surface ignites the chain reaction from which every known chemical element is created.

Want to stay cool in the heat? Learn about foods and drinks that can help you cool down in the summertime.

Now, that same sun supposedly threatens to ruin your health and give you skin cancer. Too much of anything can hurt you, but the public fear of sun definitely went too far. This article busts the common myths and reveals the facts about safety in the sun. You will learn how to reap the amazing health benefits of moderate sun exposure and avoid the potential risks. Continue reading “Safety in the Sun — Facts vs Fiction — Your Guide to Safe Sun Exposure”

The Amazing Benefits of Herbal Teas

Why Tea?

Amongst nature’s infinite biological miracles, medicinal plants and their healing properties are one of the many that could just make us fall on our knees and worship nature all day.

Besides the diversity of life-enhancing functions these plants fulfill within their own natural environment, and their often awe-inspiring beauty and aromas, medicinal plants contain a vast variety of phytochemicals capable of healing all sorts of ailments and conditions.

And drinking most herbal teas will help you stay hydrated. Continue reading “The Amazing Benefits of Herbal Teas”

Benefits of Drinking 2 Litres of Water a Day (30-Day Water Challenge)

What are your current wellness resolutions? Planning to cut off processed sugar from your diet, exercise every day, and buy only organic food?

I used to start every year with similar goals, but it would never last more than a month, leaving me disappointed. Continue reading “Benefits of Drinking 2 Litres of Water a Day (30-Day Water Challenge)”

Great Natural Fats – And How to Incorporate Them in Your Diet

The word “fat” has turned into a buzz word for being overweight. In turn, it has been confused with the term in nutrition, “fat,” referring to an essential nutrient in many foods. Low or no-fat diets trended for years until recently, when people realized that the nutrient fat is actually necessary to any good diet.

But, just like carbs and proteins, not all fats are created equal. Continue reading “Great Natural Fats – And How to Incorporate Them in Your Diet”

How to Relax Your Mind From Anxiety and Stress (10 Great Ways)

Does modern life sometimes seem too intense and turbulent? At times you may feel stressed and need a break to help your mind and body. You can do this by simply paying attention to your health and wellbeing – the mind and body are closely tied together.

While there are many synthetic solutions available, self-awareness and action are great things to practice whether you’re using any medications or not. It also gives you more control and more options when you feel stressed or anxious. Continue reading “How to Relax Your Mind From Anxiety and Stress (10 Great Ways)”