Reading Time: 4 minutes Stress is a daily part of life for most people. And while some stress helps us survive, chronic stress can lead to sickness. By employing certain relaxation techniques, we can help combat the stress of life and make it more manageable. Relaxation techniques are more than watching TV or zoning out on social media, however. Although these activities can be … Read More
Headaches: Causes and Natural Tips for Relief
Reading Time: 3 minutes Headaches show up in different ways depending on the situation and severity, but one thing’s for sure — they aren’t fun. In fact, regular headaches can greatly interfere with quality of life. Let’s look at some of the possible common causes of headaches and some tips you can try for relief. What Causes Headaches? There isn’t one known cause for … Read More
How A Meaningful Life Can Help You Sleep Better
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you wake up each day with a purpose? Whether you do or not could have a significant impact on your sleep and sleep-related conditions. A study recently published in Sleep Science and Practice journal demonstrated this in over 800 senior citizens. The results showed that those who said their lives were meaningful experienced: Better sleep quality 52 percent less likelihood … Read More
Exercise: Are You Getting Enough?
Reading Time: 3 minutes You likely know that exercise is important. But how much do you need, exactly? And how do stay motivated if exercise itself seems like a chore? If these are questions you have, here’s a quick breakdown so you can truly begin making exercise work for you. How Much Exercise Do We Need? General guidelines recommend that most adults get at … Read More
FAQ: Can Supplements Affect Blood Pressure?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Yes, supplements can affect blood pressure … and so can diet, lifestyle and other facets that make up everything we do. Here is how blood pressure works. Blood pressure is regulated by a negative feedback system. In fact, two negative feedback systems come to mind immediately: blood pressure and the thyroid hormone system. Blood pressure is naturally regulated by nerve … Read More
Stressed Out? The 3 Minerals Your Body Needs
Reading Time: 2 minutes Life is a wonderful, scary, inspiring, debilitating, invigorating and sometimes uncertain. Of course there are more adjectives that can be used to describe life. The truth is your life is what you make. It is the result of your belief system in action. That being said, one of the most common things we all deal with that has a profound … Read More