Your Body on Sugar – In a society where we have an overwhelming selection of processed foods it seems that sugar (particularly refined) is in many (if not most) foods. An excess of sugar in your diet can have a negative impact on your mental and physical health. Get Ready for the Long Haul – [...]
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Hip flexor muscles can help you stand up to pain– This post by USA Today has a great infographic about how to prevent sitting injuries. Since we live in an increasingly sedentary society where many of us sit at work for 8+ hours a day we have to be mindful of the ill effects that [...]
Unplugging from our technology and living in the moment seems to be more challenging each day. I find my phone battery dying early in the day from constantly checking email, social networking, and taking pictures. Unplugging can do a great deal for mental and physical health use these tips if you find yourself attached to [...]
Although herbal remedies are rarely studied to the extent of medications they are thought to have healing powers. Since I am not comfortable with ingesting essential oils for their healing properties (this should be done under the supervision of a certified aromatherapist) I love the idea of utilizing foods, including herbs, for their healing properties. [...]
Too often I learn about “super foods” that have tons of health benefits but are not accessible or budget friendly enough to be a feasible addition to my diet so I was thrilled to find this resource highlighting the “super” qualities of some more ordinary and accessible foods. Many of these items are staples in [...]
