How to Engage with Mindful Eating
Last week I gave you information on being mindful and how to do it every day. This is an interesting topic that expands even further; one important aspect of the lifestyle that impacts each and every one of us is mindful eating. What is Mindful Eating? Mindful describes this type of eating as: Allowing yourself to become aware of the positive and nurturing opportunities that are available through food selection and preparation by respecting your own inner wisdom. Using all yo
What You Need to Know About Living A Holistic Lifestyle
Living a holistic lifestyle is making the rounds on the internet, but this isn’t a new trend; this way of life has been around for a long, long time. As defined by Natural Wellbeing, “Living holistically means that a person is living their life in a way that is both natural to them and the world in which they live. People who live holistically often eat organic foods, keep their mind and body active, and practice forms of stress relief such as yoga.” Living holistically isn’t
How to Use Acupuncture for Just About Everything
Acupuncture might be known for helping as a direct result of injury and pain, but there are a number of other wonderful reasons to receive an acupuncture treatment. As Katy Perry said: I get a lot of the ideas when I'm resting - either when I'm meditating or getting some kind of work done on my back, like physical therapy or acupuncture. That's where I get my best ideas, maybe because I'm balancing my body. Whether you’re interested in addressing a specific issue or want to f
Using Science to Understand Acupuncture: What You Need to Know
One of the biggest skepticisms of acupuncture is that there is no science to back it – that it is nothing more than a placebo. However, more research is going into this ancient form of medicine and proving how acupuncture benefits the body. As more studies take place, it will hopefully help more individuals (and even scientists) be less weary of acupuncture and make the practice more mainstream. If you are interested in learning about the efficiency behind acupuncture, see be
Heart Health: What You Need to Do to Be Healthy
Are you heart healthy? I’ve offered tips recently on how to get more sleep and why it’s important to find time for yourself, and today I’m here to offer tips to improve your heart health. After all, a strong heart is critical to a healthy life. 3 Tips for Heart Health Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Though small amounts of irritation are just a part of being human, prolonged and continuous inflammation can cause serious health problems, including cancer, arthritis and heart disease.
Understanding Chinese Herbs: What You Need to Know
Medicinal herbs are an integral part of Classical Chinese Medicine. Herbal medicine focuses on achieving health and balance within an individual's body, and can strengthen, support and nourish the body in an effective, safe and natural way. The use of plants and natural resources for medicinal and therapeutic purposes is an ancient form of healing. This form of healing was used in ancient civilizations including China, Egypt, Greece, Tibet, Persia and India. The Academy for
Boosting Energy with 4 Natural Foods
Do you ever feel sluggish throughout the day? Overstressed and overworked lifestyles are taking a major toll on people’s energy levels. So often, they turn to large coffees and energy drinks that are filled with sugars and empty calories for an energy boost. To avoid these common and unhealthy methods of regaining energy, try these four all natural ways to boost energy levels. 4 Natural Ways to Boost Energy 1. Water Drinking water is not only vital for humans to survive, it i
Understanding Sleep Disorders and How to Get Better Rest
Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our lives. It can impact everything from an individual’s health to their productivity throughout the day. It is crucial that people get the right amount of sleep each night; click here to see how much sleep the National Sleep Foundation recommends. Unfortunately, many people regularly experience more than just a restless night. There are many types of sleep problems and health issues that can arise from a lack of sleep. Fortunatel
Practicing Self-Cultivation: Why You Need to Do it and How to Do It
If someone gets sick or hurt there are many courses of treatment to take. There’s what your general practitioner or hospital doctors recommend: medication, physical therapy and much more. While accidents occur and certain ailments are unavoidable, you can lead a life that does everything you can to prevent injury and illness, thereby avoiding costly medication and therapy. What Is Self-Cultivation? There isn’t a certain personality type that leads to health and longevity. It
How to Use Spices to Boost Your Metabolism
For most people, losing weight is a long and hard journey. Finding the time to exercise is a challenge (walking is a great activity), as is eating the healthiest foods available. While many want instant and drastic results, the process should be slow and steady. One small step to lead you to weight loss is to increase your metabolism through spices. According to Fitday, “Capsaicin is the source from which hot peppers get their heat. It is found in jalapenos, habaneros, cayenn
