It’s Not What You Eat, But How Much – Busting Common Diet Myths
Paving your own path towards a healthy lifestyle means parsing through a ton of diet myths and misconceptions. Fortunately, modern dieters are much more aware of what dietary practices are actually useful for losing weight. Surveys conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics in 2018 revealed that 62.9% of participants believed exercise and eating less are the most effective ways to lose weight. Self-care is all about having a moderate frame of mind and good discipline. Working...
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How Cannabis Can Affect Sleep and Sleep-Related Issues
Cannabis has been used as a sleep catalyst for thousands of years now. This is because of its composition of different chemicals which have both positive and negative effects on sleep and sleep-related phenomena. And although there are adverse effects of using cannabis as a sleep inducer, its demand is increasing day by day because of the market which it attracts which is mostly in America and Canada. People affected by sleeplessness amounts to between 30% and 40%. Since sleep is the...
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Benefits of Hemp
Hemp, hemp extract, and cannabinoids are booming in the United States thanks to the passing of the Farm Bill by Congress in December 2018. While it is not a multivitamin, adding whole hemp extract to your daily supplement regimen can provide numerous benefits that range from reducing bodily discomfort to promoting a more youthful appearance. Here are a few of the more uncommon benefits and uses for hemp. Better sleep & reduces stress Whole hemp extract, when taken orally, can support...
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Faith and Philosophy: The Benefits of Self-Care for Cancer Patients
More than 20 years ago, my father’s colorectal cancer was diagnosed as terminal. Nevertheless, he remained philosophical about it all, reminding us that everyone’s time comes eventually. I marveled at his ability to remain positive in spite of what he faced and wondered how he was able to stay upbeat. His determination to stay active and enjoy things he looked forward to, activities that make life worth living, buoyed his spirits and helped see him through the difficult and often painful...
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Mind and Skin Connection: How Your Mental State Affects Your Skin
Experts believe that stress, anxiety, and other psychological conditions might be an underlying cause for common skin issues including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, etc. There is a connection between the skin and the central nervous system, which means any changes in the nervous system that alters the skin condition should not surprise you. A person’s age can be predicted by the state of their skin; so that means having dull, wrinkled skin makes you look much older than you really are. It depends...
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What is Coughing?
At its most basic level, coughing is a forceful expelling of air through open vocal cords. Coughing, or its more scientific label, tussis, can be a symptom of a serious illness, or simply the common cold. Benefits of Coughing Yes—coughing has benefits! Controlled coughing is recommended for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as it expels mucus and other blockage from the lungs without expelling too much energy, preventing exhaustion. Tussis is a reaction to an...
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