Last time, we talked about the definition of healthy lifestyle choices. We discovered that healthy lifestyle choices can have an impact not on our physical health alone, but on our mental and emotional health as well. That there is a connection between all 3 dimensions and if one or more dimension is negatively or positively…
Burnout is on the rise globally. WHO (World Health Organization) considers burnout to be an organizational phenomenon. The term burnout first came on the scene in the early 1970s by a psychoanalyst named Herbert Freudenberger. But what is burnout, how can you identify it, why is it spreading like wildfire, and how do you deal…
Nature seems to have some magical force over us. Every time we engage with or gaze at its beauty, it teleports us to another world far away from the cares and troubles of this world. This post explores some hobbies for nature lovers. What is the power and effect of nature? Spending a few minutes,…
A garlic clove looks like a white teardrop. Roughly 10-12 cloves make up a head of garlic. But don´t let its small size deceive you. Garlic, although small, is big on nutritional value. Among garlic´s most memorable traits are its strong smell and sharp taste due to sulfur compounds allicin. Garlic`s uses range from simple…
Burgers, hot dogs, and chips are a favorite American pastime. We celebrate some of our holidays, including our Nation´s Independence and Labor Day, with them in ample supply. There is no denying that the potato chip tastes great! However, studies have since shown the many negative side effects of chips. Granted, many of the leading…
Much can be said about a good night´s sleep not only does it leave you feeling refreshed and alert, but it allows you to attack your day. It plays a vital role in good health and should not be underestimated. A good night´s sleep constitutes 7-9 hours per day for adults. (Preschool children need 10-13…
Mindfulness and meditation are practices that are rapidly growing in popularity. Nowadays, more people are aware of the dangers and high levels of stress and anxiety and are more in tune with mental health awareness and wellness. According to a 2019 study by the NIH (National Institute of Health), there has been a remarkable 43%…
It is common in today´s world to be under constant stress. Work, family, finances, and current world events are just a few opportunities for stress to get out of control in your life. Stress has a reputation for being a silent killer. However, not all stress is bad, and good stress; also known as eustress,…
No doubt living a healthy lifestyle comes with many benefits. Research shows that people who eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, maintain a balanced healthy weight and cut out smoking and drug use are healthier than their peers who don´t, and can add up to 10 years to their life span. Some amazing healthy lifestyle…
Have you ever found something shiny and captivating that grabbed your attention? You picked it up to investigate further and realized it has some terrific potential but tossed it away because you thought, “In an ideal world, this would be amazing.” You figured you don´t live in an ideal world, so what´s the point? Why…
