David McCleary
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Holistic health practitioner. Believes in using natural remedies over traditional medications whenever possible. Volunteers at a recycling plant.
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Common Meditation Mistakes
Whether you’re just learning to meditate or you’ve been practicing for years, there are a few common mistakes that are important for anyone to avoid. Meditation is like any other new skill or sport, it’s a discipline, and one you will only improve upon through active practice. It’s easy to see why more and more people are learning to meditate. Meditation lowers stress levels, improves concentration, increases self-awareness, increases happiness, benefits physical health, and even slows aging. And best of all this magical little boost is free and available to anyone, anywhere. So, now you’re interested? Let’s dive into some common meditation mistakes you can easily avoid to further your practice.
By David McCleary7 years ago in Longevity
Natural Remedies For Depression
Natural remedies for depression have been used for ages to ease the symptoms that come with it such as apathy, lack of energy, melancholy, and despair. The remedies listed below are for sufferers of light to mild cases of depression that don’t want to consume pills that often come with unwanted side effects and want to go with alternative, natural, and safe remedies for depression that only do good but no harm.
By David McCleary7 years ago in Longevity
Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy
The benefits of infrared sauna therapy range from anti-aging to pain relief. Infrared saunas have been proven to be a valuable resource to both prevent and fix a wide range of issues. Infrared saunas work more effectively because infrared light can penetrate beyond human skin to produce numerous health benefits. Together, the benefits of infrared saunas compound and create positive effect far beyond what is capable of a traditional sauna. The addition of infrared technology has made saunas an even more effective method of natural healing and has caused a spike in popularity of at-home sauna therapy. The benefits of infrared sauna therapy almost sound too god to be true, but are backed up by science and testing. Read on to find out more about how infrared sauna therapy can improve your health and wellbeing.
By David McCleary7 years ago in Longevity
Best Detox Juices
Every once in a while we all need to focus on renewing our energy and focus towards resetting the mind and body, and with this in mind we have collected some of the best detox juices to give you an added boost towards a healthier lifestyle. When a detox tastes this good there is no need to fall back into the cycle of relying on junk food to fill you.
By David McCleary7 years ago in Longevity
The Amazing Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a beautiful and easy to grow houseplant, common in households around the world. Odds are you’ve seen it growing somewhere before, but did you know that the amazing benefits of aloe vera go beyond its benefits as a home decoration?
By David McCleary7 years ago in Longevity
Best Essential Oil Diffusers
Whether or not you believe in the effects of aromatherapy, you can definitely enjoy the good scents and humidifying properties of the best essential oil diffusers. Technology has allowed us to combine small humidifiers with essential oils so that you can improve your breathing or just improve your environment. You can put one by your bed to relax with the scent of lavender, in your yoga studio to help clear the lungs, by your makeup mirror to humidify and cleanse your skin, or even just in the bathroom to clear out bad smells. The best essential oil diffusers are portable, easily refillable, and they usually come with extra features like color changing lights or even speakers.
By David McCleary7 years ago in Longevity
Herbs For Magic
Plants have always seemed magical to me, from the miracle of a small seed turning into a gigantic, floppy plant, which gaily proliferates throughout the garden, to the healing effects of an herbal tea which can comfort and soothe an overwhelmed psyche, appease an upset stomach, relieve a headache or insomnia. In times past, plants were believed to hold strong powers and could facilitate anything from attracting a lover to communing with fairies.
By David McCleary7 years ago in Longevity
MegaFood Multivitamins
MegaFood's scientific breakthrough put them 10 years ahead of all “natural" vitamin manufacturers who rely on laboratory processes to refine and manufacture—not GROW—their supplements. MegaFood was started decades ago, but they're still one of the leading creators of natural multivitamins.
By David McCleary7 years ago in Longevity
Albizzia: The Legal Happiness Herb
With depression as one of the leading ailments in Western Society, any herb that has properties to relieve it are of great interest. Albizzia julibrissin or Silk Tree is one such plant. The legal happiness herb has been compared to the likes of marijuana in its calming properties. Unless you're one of those who gets paranoid immediately after taking a hit.
By David McCleary7 years ago in Potent
Natural Home Beauty Tips
Shopping for beauty supplies in a supermarket is something you'll find a lot of people doing these days whether it's for the brand names or the basic ingredients for making your own at home. Since the natural look is in, a few carefully chosen items, such as avocados, tomatoes, cucumbers, yogurt, and tea bags, will keep you looking fresh.
By David McCleary7 years ago in Longevity
How to Know...and Slow...How Fast You’re Aging
Wе all have a personal aging pattern that has little to do with the calendar and everything to do with how well we cope with stress, how successful we are at relationships, and whether we approach life with an optimistic or defeatist attitude. In fact, the single most effective age-retarder is definitely within your control. It's you and what you do.
By David McCleary7 years ago in Longevity