Portion Control: The Key to Healthy Eating
The last time you dined out at a restaurant did you carefully scan the menu, looking for the healthiest option, or at least something that wasn’t going to make you wish you had worn looser clothing? You might have gone with the grilled chicken instead of the fried, or maybe you had the pasta...
Dry Brushing
Many people make a point of taking great care of the skin on their face. After all, it is the first thing that people are likely to notice about you, and the health of your skin can greatly impact how you feel about yourself. Who doesn’t want to look and feel as radiantly beautiful...
The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing
Stress is simply unavoidable, and at some point most of us seek out techniques for reducing or better coping with the stress in our lives. One of the most common tips for stress reduction is to get outside, take a walk and immerse yourself in nature. There is no disputing that a little one...
Healthy Habits for Dealing with Stress
“Stress.” Just the word alone is enough to make you tense up. Most of us naturally associate stress with negative feelings and emotions. It’s no secret that as a culture, we are experiencing higher levels of stress than in previous years or generations. It is estimated that almost fifty percent of us experience chronic...
Kick the Soda Habit
It is estimated that each year American’s consume as much as fifty billion liters of soft drinks. You read that right, “fifty BILLION”! That averages out to approximately fifty-seven gallons per person, or more than one gallon a week for the average adult. For optimal health, you should be consuming at least four gallons...
12 Tips for Better Sleep
There is no denying the value of a good night’s sleep. When you are well rested you immediately feel the difference as soon as you wake up. There is an immediate surge of energy that only comes from restful, adequate sleep. You might also be able to instantly see the effects when you look...
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Do you know what seven days without laughing makes? It makes one weak. Ok, this is an old joke, but did you at least giggle or smirk and let out a tiny laugh? Laughter is one of many actions that make us distinctly human. Other species may have reactions that are similar to laughter,...