With the hustle and bustle of everyday life wherein multi-tasking has become our usual routine, we tend to get preoccupied neglecting rest and sleep. When bugged with deadlines and workload, we push ourselves to the greatest extent and sacrifice our sleep. Overnight work has become so prevalent, hence the popular lines “Team No Sleep” or “Sleep is for the weak.” … [Read more...]
5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Choosing the Right Workout for You
Nowadays, more and more people are trying to be fit. People are now more conscious about their health. Hence, different trends in meal planning, diets, and even working out are exploding. Since there are tons of workouts to choose from, you may ask, “what is the right exercise for me?” A lot of things should be considered such as your fitness goals, flexibility, and … [Read more...]
4 Important Things Your Period-Tracking Can Reveal
As opposed to what others know, the menstrual cycle is not just an indication if you’re pregnant or not. A woman’s period is more than just fertility. It has a wide range of health benefits that many of us often overlook. Don’t be scared if your period doesn’t occur after 28 days. It’s a misconception that menstrual cycle lasts for 28 days and restarts. Everybody … [Read more...]
7 Natural Ways to Maintain Youthful Looking Skin
We’ve had access to the elusive fountain of youth all along; many of us just never realized it. We can unlock it simply by treating ourselves right and making better lifestyle choices. With the right nutrients, our bodies can fight off damage and help our cells replicate. And by changing some of our bad habits and replacing them with better ones, we can achieve youthful … [Read more...]
5 Brain Exercises That Boost Memory
There are plenty of visible signs of aging. We see it in our skin as we notice fine lines and creases. Our hair may begin to lose luster and thin out. Our knees and elbows start to wrinkle, and our breasts aren’t as perky as they once were. What we don’t always notice right away is what is happening beneath the surface. And we often don’t realize it is happening until … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Keep Yourself Inspired
Motivation and inspiration are so often used interchangeably that many will argue that they’re the same thing. However, motivation is usually needed when we want to get something done and in relation to something we’d rather not do. Inspiration, on the other hand, comes from somewhere else entirely. Instead of demanding to be felt, it comes to us when we’re are … [Read more...]
Hormone Deficiency is a Disease at Any Age
Hormone deficiency isn’t a disease unique to those who are aging. In fact, it can happen at any age. Hormones play a crucial role in everyone’s health and well-being. They are responsible for the stimulation of growth throughout your entire life. They regulate your wake-sleep cycle, cause mood swings, and regulate metabolism. You can even blame them for your hunger … [Read more...]
The Role of Coffee as Part of A Fitness Routine
A government study in 2013 estimated that nearly 80% of adult Americans do not get the recommended amount of exercise on a weekly basis, setting themselves up for potentially fatal health problems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults engage in at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise weekly or one hour and 15 minutes of … [Read more...]
Hormone Optimization Therapy (HOT) Helps Muscle Building
Women prescribed HOT to treat the symptoms of menopause are often given information on the possible side-effects, but not so much the positive reasons to have treatment. There are great benefits, in particular when it comes to building muscle as part of your aging exercise regime. HOT slows down the aging effects on muscles and reduces inflammation and damage. In studies … [Read more...]
Why Bioidentical Hormones are Crucial for Women Over 40
It is obvious for anyone over the age of 40 that, as the body ages, you need to change your fitness routine and diet for best results. The same health habits (or lack thereof) that you had at age 20 won’t work for you after the age of 40. One of the new habits that women should adopt is the use of bioidentical hormones. This type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) differs … [Read more...]