The holiday season isn’t exactly associated with health and wellness. Between stress, seasonal ailments, cold weather, rich food, and close quarters – staying healthy during December can feel impossible. 6 Holiday Health Tips for the Whole Family You won’t be able to enjoy your festive family gatherings or parties if you’re sick, stressed, and run […]
Do you pay attention to your breath? During times of intense stress, fear, or anxiety, you may notice that your breathing is affected, but have you ever noticed how you breathe during times of relaxation? Try to notice how you breathe and how your body feels the next time you find yourself feeling relaxed. This […]
Has anyone ever told you to calm down and take a deep breath? As it turns out, there’s some science behind that. Studies show that using deep, relaxing breathing techniques may help trigger a relaxation response that has physical and mental health benefits. One of the reasons that taking deep, relaxing breaths can help your […]
April is Stress Awareness Month, a global event created in 1992 to help people better understand the health risks associated with stress and how small changes each day can contribute to a happier and healthier life. What is Stress? Stress is a biological response to stimulation from an internal or external source that can leave […]
The New Year is the perfect time to evaluate your current goals, where you might have missed the mark in the previous year, and what changes you want to make to have the most fulfilling life possible. Many of us set ambitious goals for new skills that we want to learn, or we look for […]
Anxiety is an emotional experience that affects your mind and body. It can result in temporary challenges of the body or mind, or have a long-term impact on your job, the pursuit of education, relationships, and a lot more. Anxiety affects people in different ways, with increasing and decreasing severity depending on the person and […]
Too many of us think about our health concerns and immediately set dietary and fitness goals to set things straight. But wellness requires so much more than just the nutrients we take into our body and our overall physical composition. While exercise and healthy foods are great for the body, they may only be providing […]
Relaxation goes hand-and-hand with stress. When life starts to get overwhelming and stress creeps in, you no longer feel like yourself. The most common suggestions for easing or preventing the symptoms of stress is to learn how to relax. Relaxation is an important step that can help you return to a normal state and avoid […]
Tribulus terrestris is a fascinating herb that has adapted to grow in many climates, particularly dry environments. Also known by puncture vine, or animal-inspired names such as bullhead, cat’s-head, and goat’s-head, and more colorful monikers such as devil’s-weed, devil’s-thorn, and devil’s eyelashes. Most of the plant’s nicknames refer to the uniquely spiked fruit of the […]
Everyone feels a little anxious now and then. But instead of powering through your nerves the next time you feel uncertain about an event, what if you could drink on a cup of tea to calm down? That’s exactly what medical studies say is just one of the potential benefits of passion flower tea. Besides […]
