Sep 14

7 Tips To Live A Happier Life

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Do you wake up feeling sluggish most mornings? Have caffeinated beverages become a necessity to help power you through the day? If this sounds familiar, it’s time to ditch the quick fixes you rely on, and develop an energy management plan. Getting started may seem daunting, but soon you’ll be energized to keep going once you reap the benefits of a happier, healthier and more productive lifestyle. What is energy management? Think of your energy as a limited resource, like money in an account. You begin the day with a certain amount to spend, which varies from person to person based on factors, such as age, sleep, stress levels, medical conditions and lifestyle. Throughout your day, multiple transactions (activities) occur as you withdraw energy from and deposit energy into your account. While you may not always have control over activities that deplete your energy, you can take steps to deposit more energy into your account. Follow these 7 tips to increase your energy and live a happier, healthier, more productive life: 1. Eat nourishing food. We all know that wholesome food is the crux for well-being, but it’s common to regard healthy eating primarily as a tool for weight loss. […]
Sep 14

10 Healthy Breakfasts to Make If You’re Going to the Gym in the AM

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It’s early, you’re sweating profusely and all you can think about is how to quiet your stomach that started growling as soon as you stepped out of the gym. After you pat yourself on the back for doing something for your health so early in the morning, it’s time to make some breakfast. In order to capitalize on that morning workout, you need to make sure that your breakfast includes a good amount of protein, healthy fat and carbohydrates to fuel the rest of your day. Here are 10 healthy breakfasts to set you up for a day of success.   1. Veggie Omelette Eggs are an excellent post-workout option due to their high protein content. The addition of some chopped veggies ups the amount of micronutrients, which aids in recovery. Add some avocado as a bonus of healthy fats to help keep you full until lunch.   2. Greek yogurt parfait Greek yogurt has gotten a lot of hype lately, but not without reason. This tangy, creamy dairy product has an average of 12 grams of protein per serving, and is very low in sugar if you get the plain variety. Add some fruit and granola to make a […]
Sep 14

How to Improve Your Balance (and Why It Matters)

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One of the simplest balance tests is to see how long you can stand on one leg. Older adults who can’t make it past the 10-second mark are more likely to die in the next 10 years, according to research reported in the New York Times. But are you doomed if you can’t pass this test? Probably not. Balance is deemed to be important for older adults because falls are such a common cause of injury. And the medical care that’s required after a bad fall—which may include surgery, medications, and spending time in bed—can itself worsen or complicate health problems you may already have. So how do you know if you have good balance? Let’s look at a few tests, and then a few ways of improving balance.   Try these balance tests Instead of just standing on one leg, try the CDC’s 4-stage balance test, which progresses from easier to harder levels: Stand with both feet touching. If you can hold this position for 10 seconds, continue to the next step. Stand with the big toe of one foot touching the instep of the other foot. If you can hold this position for 10 seconds, continue. Stand in […]
Sep 13

12 Tips for a Better Yoga Practice

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Feel like your yoga practice has reached a plateau? We’ve got 12 quick and easy yoga tips to keep your practice evolving.   1. Hydrate all day Stopping to sip in the middle of your yoga practice can mess with your flow, so it’s vital to arrive to class hydrated. Focus on drinking water all day long — you’ll be amazed at what a difference it makes.   2. Show up early Rushing into the yoga studio with a flustered mind and no time to prepare gets your practice off to a rough start. Give yourself at least 10 more minutes than you think you’ll need so you have plenty of time to change into your yoga gear, find your favorite spot to unroll your yoga mat, even sip some tea!   3. Dress the part There’s nothing worse than having to hike up the waistband of your yoga pants or make sure you aren’t spilling out of your tank top all class long. That’s not where your brain should be during Downward Dog. Wear clothes that are fitted and comfortable, but not so snug that they’re distracting.   4. Grab props Advanced yogis often shy away from grabbing props, […]
Sep 13

Eat the Right Kinds of Foods for Good Health

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There are plenty of people around the world, including America, who suffer with poor health caused largely due to poor eating habits. Bad food choices, bad habits and wrong lifestyle decisions can combine together and result in serious chronic conditions that usually have no cure. To lead a fruitful and more productive lifestyle, you need to change your food choices so you consume healthy foods most of the time and processed foods only occasionally. By making some dietary and lifestyle changes, you will soon thereafter notice great changes in your life. Buy fresh at the grocery store Whenever you go shopping at the grocery store, you should always go for fresh options. This is especially so when it comes to fruits, vegetables, juices, milk and all other products. Fresh produce is usually at its healthiest and best with contents still intact. Stale foods usually lose most of their goodness, including nutrients while processed foods have very little goodness in them. Only buy essential processed foods Many people say that some bit of processed food is necessary such as cooking oils, flour, pasta and so on, is necessary. Therefore, when you go grocery shopping, only put essential processed foods in your […]
Sep 13

Simple tips to combat post-Covid weakness and fatigue

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An increasing number of covid patients have complained of lingering weakness and fatigue post recovery. Such symptoms (if not extreme) are normal, say experts, and are usually accompanied by forgetfulness and loss of concentration, more sleep or lack of thereof among others. “Some people experience overwhelming fatigue after COVID-19. They find that they are unable to return to previous levels of energy and health in the weeks following the infection,” Ayurvedic expert Dr Nitika Kohli said. “For most people, the infection and initial fatigue will be mild to moderate with recovery occurring over a week or two,” she added, as she shared essential tips to combat post-Covid weakness and fatigue. Follow these tips to keep post-Covid weakness and fatigue at bay. Exercise consistently Exercise might be troublesome in case you are recovering and your body is still weak. “However, gradually bringing mild exercise to your everyday schedule will make you both physically and mentally healthy. It will also speed up your recovery,” she said. Ensure natural vitamin D It is best to get vitamin D naturally. The expert suggested to “get at least 30 minutes of sun exposure, preferably in the early morning”.
Sep 13

21 Health Benefits Of Napping

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Naps have a poor reputation, mainly when they occur at work. However, evidence indicates that this way of thinking is entirely outdated, and there are several benefits of power naps and their health benefits. Extra sleep can help you remember things better and minimize stress. There’s also the whole “naps feel good” thing. So here’s the scientific evidence you need to feel entirely at ease spending some extra time with your pillow today.   1. Right now, you’re probably sleep-deprived According to the National Sleep Foundation, you can obtain seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you’re like most people, you’ll fall short of that goal: According to a survey published in 2015 by sleep tracking software Sleep Cycle, South Africans get just over six hours of sleep each night on average, the world’s lowest average sleep time. “If getting enough sleep isn’t possible, napping is the next best thing,” says Dr. Abid Malik, medical director of Orlando Health-South Seminole Hospital’s Sleep Disorder Centre.   2. You will become a genius as a result of it A group of German neuropsychologists discovered that napping after learning anything improves your recollection of that material five times compared to being […]
Sep 13

4 Signs That Its Time To Visit A Therapist

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From time to time, you will need to deal with serious issues – be it stress at your work, family problems or devastating love life. While time can help at times to heal the wound, but you can actually ask for a little help from a therapist to help you get over your dark days faster. So what are the 4 signs that it’s time for you to go see one? Take a look. • The coping skills you have are no longer effective – one of the many reasons to consult a therapist is when your coping skills are no longer that effective like they used to be, otherwise if your stress levels are really high then you might end up going into a crisis and this is when you need to go see them, without any delay. • You’re looking for a safe place – therapy provides you with a way out for all of your issues so that you will no longer feel frustrated. You will instantly feel a lot safer and your issues will be put out in space and analyzed along with a plan to combat them in the best way possible. • You’re self-medicating […]
Sep 12

Seven Tips to Beat the Summer Heat

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Seven Tips to Beat the Summer Heat! Yes folks, it’s damn hot out there, but we have some ways you can cool off this summer.   1) Sweat cools the body, so wear layers. Why do you think we perspire? Because it is our body’s natural mechanism for keeping us cool during hot days! So, if you want to beat the heat and remain at a frosty temperature, layer on the clothing! We recommend a base article something akin to an Under Armor, long sleeve sport shirt. Then, really begin building on the shirts like several dark T-Shirts, a flannel Forester’s button-up, a Cardigan Sweater, a tweed Sport Coat, and maybe a down parka. With all these items stacked on your body, the sweat will come fast and furious. A simple pair of skiier’s leggings will help as well. Sweat as much as you can for as long as you can and, bang! Cool!   2) Roll up those car windows. Everyone knows that in order to keep things out of places, all you need to do is seal up all the ways in or out! It’s simple physics or something! So, while cruising the city or town in which […]
Sep 12

A Healthy Lifestyle Has 8 Benefits For You

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Science has allowed us a better understanding about how our bodies work over the past couple of decades. It has been proven that the choices we make in how we eat can affect how we feel. How we feel can also depend on whether we exercise or not too. And both proper eating and exercise can give us longer lives. In just 8 simple ways, you can have a healthy lifestyle and live longer while feeling good: 1. Overall Health: You can’t just go to the local drug store and by some good health. It is something you have to practice and work toward having. You have to have a practice of good health-related behavior and make good choices in what you drink, eat and your activities. By making your decision to do these things, you’ll quickly realize that healthy living has its benefits. You’ll also enjoy reduced medical expenses, reduced illnesses and you can stay active. 2. Watch Weight: Healthy living begins with weight management. You can reduce the risk of heart disease and other medical issues simply by losing 10 percent in weight. The second highest contributing factors that lead to childhood diseases start with being overweight and […]
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