Healthy New Stuff
Sleep Deprived? Sleep-friendly Tips and Tricks
Sleep, ah, that elixir we need every single day. Having trouble sleeping? Waked up tired every morning because quality of sleep leaves a lot to be desired? Always grumpy? You’re not alone. Millions of us suffer from inadequate sleep, sleep deprivation, months of accumulated sleep debt, and all the baggage that comes with it. This may well be the scourge of the digital generation. We are almost never offline, and sleep is becoming more of an unattainable goal with every new technological marvel we discover. But is technology solely to blame? Not really. It may well be the tipping point…
Why do I Crave Salt?
According to MindBodyGreen, salt cravings are brought about by pleasure-chemicals. When you eat salt, the brain lights up with pleasure-chemicals, making us want to further pursue the pleasure it gives us. Our bodies need salt, but too much of it is unhealthy. Most salt we eat comes from processed and pre-package foods, which can be considered as bad salt. Apparently, there is good and bad kinds of salt. Studies have shown that 90% of Americans eat too much salt, but according to Body Ecology, we need to be eating more salt. That is, we need to be eating more of…
What You Need to Know about Candida
What is candida and why do I need to know about it? According to WebMD, Candida Albicans is a (typically) harmless yeast infection which can be most often found in the intestinal tract, vagina, or mouth regions. A fungus called Candida “causes an infection called Candidiasis, which is most often of the Candida Albicans variety. Candida infections are rarely serious in otherwise healthy people. In rare cases, it may spread through other parts of the body if the patient’s immune system is not functioning properly. In most severe cases, it can affect the blood, the membrane lining of the heart muscle…
The Jennifer Lopez Diet
How does J-Lo still look so good? Have you ever wondered how Jennifer Lopez keeps in shape for the countless singing and dancing performances and even acting roles she has on her schedule — while being over 40 to boot? We did, too. Being diehard fans since she started her career as a Fly Girl on MadTV’s In Living Color, we had to know how she kept it all together so well. So we checked it all out and found her secret: it’s eating right and exercise, y’all. Sorry! She also makes sure she gets enough sleep — about 8 hours…
The Peaceful Principle of Ahimsa
Defined as, “A Buddhist and Hindu doctrine expressing belief in the sacredness of all living creatures and urging the avoidance of harm and violence,” the ancient concept of the Sanskrit word ahimsa is believed to have originated in India (although the earliest origins are unknown), and has grown widely popular throughout western culture. The most famous proponent of ahimsa known to modern day was the beloved Mahatma Gandhi, who centralized non-violence as the essential pillar of his life’s work, passing this as a primary importance onto other peace activists like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the 14th Dalai Lama. Although King never…
How Can I Achieve Happiness?
How can I achieve happiness? In order to address this question, there is a need to first define what happiness is. According to PsychCentral, happiness can be defined as “a mental or emotional state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.” Each individual may define happiness differently, but it broadly understood as being in an overall state of joy. What happiness means to you may mean something different to someone else, which is why the tips and steps listed below should be considered as suggestions and not concrete ways for achieving happiness. Here…
Easy Partner Yoga Poses
Welcome fellow yoga lovers! If you are wondering about how to do partner yoga poses, follow the steps below. They are intended for friends and/or lovers, so feel free to have fun with it. The couple yoga poses listed are intended for beginners, but if you want something a bit more challenging, visit Yoganonymous. Practicing yoga with a loved one or a friend can allow you to deepen your stretches as well as allow you to deepen your connection with your partner. If either one of you or both of you are inexperienced in yoga, no worries. The suggested poses…
Quotes to Help Keep Life in Perspective
I knew when I started working on this piece that I was home. Keeping perspective and staying centered when life gets painful or excessively stressful is a skill not especially bestowed upon the sensitive, which I’ve known all too well. Fortunately, I’ve been able to follow some of the greatest peace-promoting blogs and websites online, and therefore can share some of their best with you now. Collecting items of inspiration, including the quotes of the wise and most grounded among us, has been a source of peace for me for many internet years now, having recently culminated in an embarrassingly…
Get Motivated Fast
Do you find that you lack motivation at times? In order to get motivated fast, you will need to follow the steps and strategies listed below. Not only will you be able to get motivated, but you will also be able to stay motivated by following the recommended tips. Whether you are trying to write a book or attempting to lose weight or accomplishing something else, you need motivation. Motivation keeps you going and keeps you focused on reaching your end-goal, which is why it is important in finding and creating your own motivation. Much of motivation has to deal…
Lower Stress Levels With Breathing Exercises
Are you feeling stressed, overworked, or pressured? Controlling the way you breathe can help get rid of your stress and help you become more calm and relaxed. According to Greatist, controlled breathing can lower your blood pressure and keep your body functioning at its best. Although it may sound like an easy task, controlled breathing involves time and focus. Below you can find some breathing exercises and techniques to help you get started: Morning Breathing Description As the name suggests, Morning Breathing should be done when you wake up in the morning. By practicing morning breathing, you will be able…
Cupping Therapy for Pain Management
If you’ve ever been to an acupuncturist, you would have heard of cupping therapy as an add-on or supplementary treatment. Or you will recall Michael Phelps’s purpled back during the previous Olympics. Cupping Therapy: What is it? What exactly is it? It is a form of alternative therapy wherein suction cups are placed on various locations on the body, and with the use of a vacuum pump, vacuumed into position. This leads to the skin in that area to get sucked into the vacuum created by the mechanical pump, and this targeted suction leads to your skin and underlying tissue to…
Chinese Face Mapping: Discover what is Happening to Your Body
Have you noticed acne or redness occurring in certain areas on your face? Do you struggle with skin inflammation like acne or redness on your face? The redness or acne may be reflective of your internal health. Chinese face mapping allows you to pin point certain areas of your face and interpret what the signs your body is telling you mean. What is Chinese Face Mapping? According to Look Glam Box, Chinese face mapping is also called Mien Shiang and can be understood as “reading the face.” Traditional Chinese medicine believes that each part of our face reveals something about our…
