Health

Best and Most Effective Ways to Enjoy a Sound Sleep

Sound sleep, beyond doubt, is the most relaxed state one can get into! It is also a necessity for the body. When you sleep, the worn-out body cells and tissues get into repair mode. So, it is kind of a healing process for the tired body. Lack of sleep can lead to several physiological problems, ...

Raven Montmorency

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How Media Accentuates Eating Disorders in Adolescents

Over the years, the ideal body shape has seen drastic changes. Unfortunately, this has led to an increase in eating disorders in adolescents. Female fashion models have gone from being curvy, with an “hourglass” shape to being underweight or even androgynous while the ideal for males has become taller and increasingly muscular. When you consider ...

Jack Roberts

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What You Need to Know About Adaptogens

Consuming supplements is now a common habit among people conscious of their physical and mental health. Adaptogens are one such group of supplements that many people seem to be very interested in. These are basically a class of plants that are believed to have the ability to fight stress and balance the body. Some of ...

Armin Auctor

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Cold Water Swimming Is an Adventure You Should Definitely Try!

Swimming in ice-cold water is an adventure for which many will not sign up. If you approach a person and ask them to go for a dip with you in some semi-frozen water, chances are they’ll think you’re crazy. But, the benefits of cold water swimming are many. Studies conducted in this field have yielded ...

Raven Montmorency

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Detox: 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Exposure to Toxins

Detox has been a hot topic, and it’s not just for the super-health-conscious folks or the crunchy people who eat only quinoa and kale anymore. Toxins affect all of us, and just by changing a few things to clean up your life, you can see a dramatic difference in your health, especially if you’re trying ...

Sheridan Genrich

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How Well Do You Handle Anxiety? Tools to Cope

Anxiety is a normal emotion for most of us to experience from time to time, and in small amounts can actually be a good motivator. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18 percent of the population every year. Anxiety is ...

Sheridan Genrich

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11 Brain Foods

Everyone wants to be smart and have the ability to learn and memorize things quickly. In fact, to get these benefits, some people are willing to spend a lot of money on supplements to boost their brain function. The truth is, there are 11 common brain foods that are readily available and they won’t break ...

Emma Lu

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How Porridge Can Help You Strengthen Your Immunity During the Spring Season

Porridge is renowned in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for its nourishing properties. The famous Chinese physician Sun Simiao said: “The superior doctor should first adjust the patient’s diet and lifestyle.” In TCM, pathogen properties like wind, heat, and dampness are considered to be physical influencing factors, which if allowed to accumulate too much, can affect ...

Hermann Rohr

Oatmeal porridge.

Help Relieve Joint Problems With Diet

With aging, long-term use, and high-impact stress, articular cartilage can degenerate and wear out over time leading to joint problems. This can cause joint deformation, bone spurs, and a loss of elasticity, also known as osteoarthritis (OA). The resultant joint pain, swelling, and stiffness often lead to decreased function and mobility. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the ...

Tatiana Denning

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