Holistic healing is becoming more frequent in the health and wellness community. It relies on the belief that a person is ultimately responsible for his or her own health and wellbeing. Aromatherapy is a holistic practice that has been used to improve health or mood for nearly 6,000 years. The …
Personalized Pocket Meditation
Studies have shown that meditation can positively impact both your mental and physical health. There are many benefits from practicing meditation such as stress reduction, improved sleep, increased focus, reduced chronic pain and even improvement in relationships. You may be able to build up areas …
Healthy Eating on Vacation
Vacation is a time to unwind, relax and make memories with our loved ones. Travelling to new areas allows us to try new cuisines, sip on fancy beverages and definitely stray from our usual eating rituals. While life is all about balance and moderation, you don’t want to leave your vacation feeling …
Learn to Love: Rowing
Using the same principles that carry out the dynamics of a rowboat in water, a water rower uses a flywheel that consists of two paddles in an enclosed tank of water. This provides smooth, quiet resistance without any jerking or jarring. Fitness experts consider it to be “the perfect aerobic …
The Super in Superfoods: Mesonutrients
Most people have heard of micro- and macro- nutrients, but what on earth are mesonutrients? Most foodies seem to look past this subsection of nutrition that focuses on the active compounds within superfoods. These powerful nutrients go hand-in-hand with the saying “What we see is only a fractional …
How to “Undiet”
Fad diets have become extremely popular for rapid weight loss. They are often nutritionally unbalanced and ineffective for sustainable weight loss. Nutritionists are now finding that the healthiest new diet might not be a diet at all. Meghan Telpner, author of “UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant …
Feeling Anxious? Rethink Your Nutrition
The National Institute of Health states that anxiety disorders are the most common illness in the US, affecting nearly 18% of the population. While there are various therapy and medication options, most people who suffer from anxiety don’t realize how their overall nutrition may be affecting their …
An Act of Kindness a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
“The noblest act is that of making others happy.”— P.T. Barnum Altruism is most commonly described as a selfless act that benefits solely the individual acted on. Research says that those who partake in altruistic acts regularly may be gaining more than their recipients. Physical Health One study …