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Despite our best efforts, it sometimes feels like the food we consume somehow consumes us. We make our attempts to eat healthier, but we always seem to get drawn back into our old habits. Let’s face it, we like what we like. No one has ever been thrilled by the idea of…
Tips to Prevent Headaches and Migraines
Headaches are not fun. They come at the wrong moment and last a long time. They’re painful, annoying and get worse with noise, daily frustrations and tiredness. They’re even worse if a headache progresses into a splintering migraine. Preventing headaches and migraines can be as simple as getting enough…
Planning Your Next Staycation
Life would just be easier if we could simply jet ourselves away to some island for a week. But, as most of us know, that’s not really how life works. Vacations can be tough to figure out. When can I go? Where should I go? How long can I stay…
The Art of Feng Shui
You may have heard of “Feng Shui” (pronounced “Fung Schway”) before. But, there’s much more to this spiritually uplifting movement than you might think. It goes far beyond the concept of just physical change. The idea behind Feng Shui is bringing balance and serenity to oneself by altering certain objects in our living…
5 Superfoods You Should Be Eating
Looking to lead a healthier lifestyle? Want to lose weight? Or are you looking for the secret to a long life without health issues like heart disease and high cholesterol? Food can be the answer. Keep on reading to learn about five superfoods that will change your life! 1 – Green,…
Beat the Heat: A Guide to Keeping Active Indoors
Summer might be winding down, but the sun is still working overtime. The intense heat can zap your energy, leaving you sweating without really doing anything. To some, the idea of exercising in such weather is unfathomable. Not to mention, it can be dangerous if you’re not careful about keeping…
The Importance of Form, Range of Motion and Warm-Ups
Training regularly and with intensity is an important factor when working towards a specific goal. Maybe your goal is to lose weight, build muscle or lead a healthier lifestyle (a common tradition amongst many cultures). But training without thinking and not carefully crafting every move can have some significant consequences.…
Staying True to Your Health Goals
The moment we take the first step into a healthier lifestyle, we feel inspired. The concept of change will always get our hearts racing. But, it’s the days, weeks and months following our commitment to change that can be the hardest for us. We develop self-doubt and begin to question…
Believe it or Not, Cursing Will Make You Feel Better
As children, we were strongly encouraged to be on our best behavior. Until you stub your toe on the leg of a chair, and can’t help but say “S#%@”! Parents gasp in horror as they witness their sweet little innocent child yell an expletive they tried so hard to shelter…
Want to create healthier habits? Do it in 2 simple steps.
You don’t need willpower to create a new habit. Only desire is required. Of course, your actions help to create the habits that you use 40% of the day (isn’t that crazy?!). But what type of action should you take? Every New Year’s, gym memberships spike, food pantries undergo a…