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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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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Tips for Better Sleep at Night
Sleep is vital for both your physical and mental health. The typical adult requires at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night. Less than 5 hours of sleep can lead to chronic health issues, like heart disease and diabetes. Sleep deprivation or inadequate sleep can make you feel lethargic and tired throughout the day. We spent our day working our body and mind to do various activities. Night is the time to relax and put your body to the rest it needs desperately. A good quality sleep prepares...
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Mood Swings During Perimenopause: De-stressing the Natural Way
Folks can go into menopause after not having their period for about 12 months. The years leading up to menopause are termed as perimenopause. For the duration of perimenopause, many begin to notice their periods turning out to be irregular. Your menstrual flow may be lengthier or shorter than it was before. It may also get heavier or lighter. These fluctuations are initiated chiefly by fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels as your body arranges itself for menopause, which will consist...
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