While the geneses of Spring cleaning are debatable, its health benefits are not. Spring cleaning is extremely beneficial to your physical and mental health. Here are five reasons why you should be doing a thorough spring cleaning this month:
Read MoreThe problem is, over time, your body will develop a dependency on alcohol to release Dopamine and serotonin, limiting the ability of your body to produce them naturally. This will lead to your body not being able to naturally cope with stress and anxiety, leaving you in a worse mental health state.
Read MoreMany adults are not getting enough sleep. It could be due to external factors such as school, work, or a newborn baby. It could also be due to internal factors such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Whatever the reason may be, it is absolutely imperative that you take the necessary measures to improve your sleep. Here are a few tips.
Read MoreTo understand why mindful eating is so important, you have to look at it this way: eating fast food is the exact opposite of mindful eating… it is mindless eating. We want to dig a little deeper to understand what mindful eating really means.
Read MoreHaving a pet leads to developing a series of healthy habits, including getting up early in the morning, spending time in nature, and physical activity. For example, dogs will need to be walked multiple times a day. In addition to that, one of the greatest joys of having a pet in your life is playtime.
Read MoreSex and sexuality are an essential part of our lives. In addition to reproduction, sex can be about intimacy and pleasure. Sexual activity, whether with a partner or solo, can offer pretty incredible benefits to you both physically and mentally.
Read MoreDue to many different reasons, including teething, gagging reflex, independent eating, being more mobile, social and environmental cues, siblings, and exposure to different foods kids may temporarily prefer a flavor or texture over other foods. We, as parents, need to learn how to deal with these behaviors. Here are some DOs and DON’Ts when it comes to dealing with these types of behavior:
Read MoreValentine’s Day has been celebrated as a romantic day you spend with someone you love. We have looked everywhere, but we have not been able to find a source that says that the “someone you love” cannot be yourself. Whether you are single or in a relationship, here are some ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day during the pandemic.
Read MoreIf you have been working from home and attending zoom meetings, the feeling of zoom fatigue is all too real for you. But don’t fret, there are many ways to avoid feeling exhausted after a day of zoom meetings. Here are 5 ways to combat Zoom Fatigue.
Read MoreFour movies that are centered around mental health and mental wellness are hitting Netflix this month. This posts contains spoilers so if you have not seen these movies yet, beware!
Read MoreShinrin-yoku or Forrest bathing is the art of connecting with nature. It starts by picking out your spot. It would be best if you left all your electronics behind. Then you begin with an easy stroll into nature. The trick is to open all five senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Using your senses, you can really connect with nature and be at one with it. Go where you feel like going. Move about freely and let yourself wander.
Read MoreA vast majority of the patients that were hospitalized due to Covid-19 had diarrhea, nausea and vomiting in addition to their breathing problems. This suggests that when the virus enters the GI tract it increases the severity of the disease. The inflammation caused by an overly responsive immune system could increase the severity of the symptoms and every cause multi-organ failure.
Read MoreAccording to the National Center for Health Research (NCHR), our bodies consist of nearly three pounds of Bacteria. While some bacteria can be toxic, most of the bacteria in our body are necessary in maintaining our physical and mental wellbeing.
Read More2020 was a tough year. People were cooped up working from their homes for the better part of the year. Those were the lucky ones. Some people lost their jobs, some lost their businesses, some people lost their loved ones, some lost everything.
Read MoreBreakfast bowls are a quick, easy and fun way to eat a well-balanced breakfast. There is an abundance of possibilities when it comes to the combination of ingredients. You can create a variety of bowls and get really creative.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that after the pandemic, most of us are spending more time at home and with everything that has happened in 2020, we all need to be more mindful of what we eat. So, let’s look at why breakfast is so important and how the right breakfast can alleviate your day.
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