Age may give us wisdom, but that doesn’t mean all seniors know what’s best when it comes to taking care of their health. The past decades have been rife with misinformation about trendy diets, exercise machines, and other health fads that have come and gone. Over time, it’s easy to feel jaded about it all and simply get by day to day the best you can. However, your senior … [Read more...]
Self-Interest, Not Self-Indulgence: The Mental Health Benefits of Self-Care
It’s odd how people experience the benefits of self-care almost every day, yet many misunderstand what it’s all about. Some seem to believe it has to do with working out and getting physically fit, while others believe it is nothing more than self-indulgence—a waste of otherwise productive time. In actuality, self-care is a very simple thing; it’s the way you feel when … [Read more...]
How To Bring Positivity Back Into Your Life
We can all admit that things are not always altogether positive in our lives. There will be times when we can find ourselves in a rut, wondering where it all went wrong. In these moments it is crucial that we not let ourselves get stuck there. So, how can we, allow and encourage positivity back into our day to day lives. Here, we will share some great ideas on how to do … [Read more...]
5 Natural Remedies For Your Sleepless Nights
We all know what it’s like to miss a few hours of sleep. If it is once in a while, it’s no problem. But it can start to weigh on us when it becomes more habitual. Considering that it is during sleep when your body repairs itself, we can imagine the harm it causes when we are not given a chance to repair cells and tissue throughout the body. So, how can we remedy sleepless … [Read more...]
6 Habits To Get Beautiful and Glowy Skin
Ever wonder how those girls in magazines get their skin so beautiful and glowy? Much can be said about how to care for your skin, but ask any beauty specialist, and they will tell you about the six fundamental things you can do to keep your skin young and glowing. Before we get into those, it’s important to remember that what causes skin not to look as great as it should, is … [Read more...]
8 Antioxidant Foods and Their Benefits
Let’s face it; we are all trying to find a way to hold onto our good looks. One way that you can do that is to eat foods that help keep your cells well fed and producing the much-needed energy you require to enjoy life. Berries There are more berries than I care to name, but every one of them contains antioxidants that are vital for skin health. One such berry is the … [Read more...]
Regimens To Keep Your Feet Happy
Painful feet aren’t something you can ignore. Your feet carry the weight of your body, and when the pain strikes, the way you walk isn’t the only thing that is affected. If you leave pain untreated for any time, you may face additional issues like hip, knee, and even back pain. Being proactive can help you prevent feet problems before they even start. Get the Right … [Read more...]
Meditation: How It Reduces Anxiety and Stress
Contrary to popular belief, meditation won’t make you a different person, a better person, or a new person. How it will help you though, is to get a healthy sense of perspective, understand your thoughts and feelings and eventually become okay with them. Learning to observe everything that we think and feel without judgment, is the ultimate skill and that’s where meditation … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Skin from the Sun
If we’re to be honest, rarely anything looks as good as tanned skin does, especially when you’ve got great legs that you like to show off! Unfortunately, like it usually happens with all good things in life, this one too; sun exposure isn’t the healthiest option for us. Yes, bronze tan is fantastic but too much sun exposure may not only do a lot of damage to your skin, but it … [Read more...]
4 Natural Ways To Treat Anxiety
When was the last time that you felt calm, composed and happy in your skin? It is too long if you can't quickly recall when. These days, everything feels like a little bit too much. We go to bed thinking about our tomorrow’s to-do list, the angry partner sleeping next to us (or one who never called,) that unsettled debt at the bank, friends who have become distant, and so … [Read more...]