- The Art of Action: How to practice action in a lethargic world
How to be active when the world wants you to slow down.We all try our best to be healthy, but even if we try to eat our vegetables 3 times a day and exercise for at least an hour we still find ourselves sitting in front of screens or just sitting for long periods of time. So what can we do to be active while still doing our jobs for 8 hours a day? Here…
- Do You Know What Is In Your Supplements?
Do you really know what is inside your daily vitamins?Many people incorrectly assume that the pill or capsule they are ingesting contains just the pure ingredient written on the side of the bottle.Not so! The reality is not all vitamin supplements are made the same. Before putting anything in your body, make sure to research the purity of the product.Some vitamins can be downright detrimental. Some contain additives and unnatural fillers that can be harmful…
- 4 Workouts Easy On The Joints And Tough On Fat
Joints are the points where two or more bones come together, like the hip, shoulders, knees or elbows. Joint disorders can be caused due to an injury, improper blood flow or nutritional deficiencies.If you are suffering from joint disorders such as arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, sports injury, or an autoimmune disorder such as lupus, exercising might seem out of question for you. The conventional wisdom used to be that exercising would increase joint problems. But in…
- 6 Steps To Feeling Younger
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is adapting habits that help us live energetically and do more activities. Some of these common resolutions include exercising daily, eating healthy, sleeping more and worrying less. But why do we keep seeing these resolutions appear year after year? What can we do to finally cross them off the list? They keep popping up on our lists because we all wish to live longer and we all…
- Calcium, Not Just In Milk.
Calcium is one of the most important minerals essential for many of our bodily functions. Mainly known for its role in supporting bone health, Calcium also helps in maintaining heart rhythm, muscle function and prevents osteoporosis.We all have seen a variety of milk commercials since childhood projecting one of the most important benefits of milk - it is a readily available source of Calcium. Be it the famous magazine advertisements of the 90s with celebrities…
- 10 Ingredients for a Vegan Diet
Being vegan is more than just veggiesAt one time, being vegan was associated just with peace-loving hippies, but now the vegan diet is slowly picking up popularity in American society. Increasingly, more people are deciding to cut down on animal products for ethical, environmental and health reasons. Below are 10 ingredients that you should consider adding to your vegan diet to make sure you’re reaching your full potential!What is a Vegan Diet? A vegan diet…
- 5 Healthy Habits That Help You Fall Asleep Fast & Stay Asleep Longer
Trouble sleeping? Feeling groggy, grumpy, or hungry all day?These all might be symptoms of not getting enough sleep. Sleep is such an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. Sleep allows our bodies and brains to function normally. Without sleep, we can see a decline in cognitive function and rapid aging of skin and muscle cells. Chronic sleep loss can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious diseases. Below you will find…