There are only so many foods you can eat that contain the protein you need. If you are a picky eater or vegan, your sources of protein are limited. It may feel like you aren't getting enough protein in a day. The answer isn't eating more food in a day. Add protein powder to your everyday diet. You can get all the protein you need without eating foods you don't enjoy. There are many different ways you can prepare the powder and incorporate it into your diet. Making this change will change your diet for the better.

I am never in the habit of knocking before entering an exam room. It is a byproduct of a day stacked on end and nearly falling over in an avalanche. I only realized after 14 years how intrusive I am.

Buried in the thousands of articles in the health and fitness industry is the truth about losing weight and keeping it off. Why, you might be asking, would they want to bury the plain and simple truth about weight loss? Well that's easy, diet pills, fat burners, and other gimmicky weight loss products are a billion dollar a year industry. If you knew the truth about these products, then you would not spend your hard-earned money on these by and large wastes of money.

Sometimes, I’m not okay...

Essential oils seem to be all the rage these days and for a good reason too! They have multiple benefits for physical and mental health. You might even be someone who puts a few drops of lemon essential oil in their diffuser when practicing yoga or a drop of lavender on your wrists before bed at night to help you relax, but there are many more unique and exciting ways to use essential oils with the entire family.

The root word of "glycemic" is "glyco," and this is a Greek word meaning sweet or sugar. And the meaning of glycemic, according the medical dictionary, is "the presence of sugar in the blood."

It sounds like either major clickbait or a serious overreaction, right? I mean, sure, stress kills many people slowly, but within half an hour?

Paulina says: give yourself plenty of permission.

I know from personal experience that finding the mattress that gives you the perfect night’s sleep can be a foreboding task. As I was searching for a new bed, I was intimidated by the prospect of choosing from hundreds of different mattresses. Each one promised to give me the best shut-eye I’ve ever had and I wasn’t sure what was actually going to make a difference in my sleep. Luckily, I heard about the The Lull Mattress, and ever since my sleep has been completely transformed. I wish I knew months ago that all it would take to overcome my sleepless nights was a new mattress. I hope that my journey to getting a full night of sleep inspires you to do the same.

There’s nothing better than crawling into bed at night and there’s no place in the world more comfortable than your own bed (especially in those moments just before you fall asleep). Unfortunately, those fleeting moments of comfort are not as universal as you’d think. According to Consumer Reports, 68 percent of Americans have trouble sleeping at least once a week and Americans spent $41 billion on sleep aids in 2015. From sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome to anxiety and stress, there are plenty of factors that can contribute to a lack of sleep. In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, lost sleep can never be recovered. The easiest factor to fix? Your sleep environment.

Adrenaline was coursing through my veins. I started my Fitbit too soon, I had to stop it. I was nervous. I was anxious. I was excited. One by one, clouds of emotions rolled over me. Here I was standing under an overcast sky on an early Saturday morning in June waiting for the announcer to yell, “Go!”. I stood still, holding my balance strong while being bumped around by runners rearing to take off just as much as I was. I was at the starting line of The Baltimore 10 Miler. Thoughts of doubt, thoughts of disbelief, and thoughts of pride circulated through my mind.

I’m sure anyone who has heard of meditation has heard a story about somebody becoming so ungrounded that they lost all health and stability. Supposedly, finding yourself too high up in your chakras can detach you from your bodily needs and put you in a casket. I waved these exaggerations aside as I stepped into the world of meditation... that is until I found out for myself just how unexaggerated this scenario was.

When you’re a recipient of medical care, it’s important to understand when malpractice may have occurred. This is so that you’ll have a robust case when you enter into a legal proceeding against a hospital or medical establishment. It will help you structure your suit better as you focus on key areas within the treatment provided.

When I grow old, I’m going to wear a hearing aid so that I can hear myself think. It’s funny how we say things like that. Hearing yourself think is something I have said a thousand times before, but what does that really mean? We’ve all said things that we wish we could take back. But once we see the reaction of the person we are talking to, it’s too late to catch yourself. Thinking things through before saying them is the best policy, but it’s not always easy to do that. I think you lose spontaneity if you havr to think through everything you plan to say. Speaking your mind can be dangerous, so watch what you say.

I want to talk about flat feet. There are many types of flat feet conditions. I am not sure how many there are; only a doctor can answer that. The kind I have is flexible flat feet. Sometimes, I am embarrassed talking about my condition. Do you know who has flat feet? Raise your hand if it's you, reading this article on Vocal. If a family member or friend who is struggling send them my way.

Take Care Of Yourself

You have likely heard advice for how to stay healthy your whole life, and you probably have turned a lot of that good advice into habit. As your body ages, however, you may need to adjust many of the ways that you care for yourself to adapt to the aging process and extend your lifespan. This can include anything from changing your diet to adding a tinnitus assessment. Here are four practices that can improve longevity to add to your self-care repertoire.

Urinary incontinence is a condition wherein a person is unable to control his or her bladder. Around 3.4 million people in the US suffer from this condition. There are several incontinence treatments available, and a urologist or other medical professional will help understand the type and severity of incontinence experienced and prescribe treatment. One of the newest procedures used to eliminate urinary incontinence is BTL Emsella.

Hills—our favourite upward flat sections! I recently published three posts about three essential workouts runners need to incorporate into their training each week: speed work, tempo runs, and the long run.

Running is fun! It's as simple as that. It's also incredibly good for you both mentally and physically. However, given that from a very early age we've all been able to "run," we find running easy, but tend to fall into some traps that will make us not enjoy running or refuse to do it.

Getting a workout in always feels good and makes you want to keep going, but it's important to know how to properly recover from those tough workouts in order to stay healthy and keep your body in good shape without injury. Five tips for staying healthy and keeping your body in good shape after a workout include: drinking milk or a protein based shake, ice your knees, legs and ankles, get plenty of sleep, take chlorella supplements, and eat a healthy yet hearty meal.

Everyone has the ideal body that they wish to achieve. Everyone has said, "Oh, if I just lost/gained 20 pounds, I will be at my ideal body size." The problem is not everyone knows how to achieve that goal. They may go on diets or start to work out, but never see any results, so they quit and then a few months or years later they try the same thing over again. Learning what to do to achieve your fitness goals can help you achieve you ideal body goals and it does not have to take years to get there. Following these tips will give you the body you have been wishing for in eight weeks.

When you love to play sports, you may incur an injury that is treatable at home. In addition, you may want to improve your performance in a sport with certain remedies that are often recommended by others. Here are some of the best remedies that you can use for sports.

India is known as a medical tourism destination. India is one of the most technologically advanced in orthopedic surgical procedures and gives amazing and experienced orthopedic care, available to knee accidents, sports accidents, and back and spine care. She isn't most effective superior in technology, but the clinical treatment here is a great deal cheaper than compared to Western nations.

There are only so many foods you can eat that contain the protein you need. If you are a picky eater or vegan, your sources of protein are limited. It may feel like you aren't getting enough protein in a day. The answer isn't eating more food in a day. Add protein powder to your everyday diet. You can get all the protein you need without eating foods you don't enjoy. There are many different ways you can prepare the powder and incorporate it into your diet. Making this change will change your diet for the better.

The root word of "glycemic" is "glyco," and this is a Greek word meaning sweet or sugar. And the meaning of glycemic, according the medical dictionary, is "the presence of sugar in the blood."

Is there anything more frustrating than attempting to lose weight and never seeing the pounds shed? The process should be a relatively easy one. Cut your calories, and the weight comes off. Pick up your activity levels, and you burn more calories. Both these ideas are, honestly, the way to lose weight. However, you need to right steps for reducing calories and becoming more active. Sometimes, we think we're cutting calories, but we aren't. Counting calories is harder than you might think. And some activities don't burn as many calories as you think.

Before focusing on the frequently asked questions, let's know more about the importance of prescription glasses and how beneficial they can be in correcting your vision and that too in a seamless way.

There are millions of people in the world who fear the dentist, but this seven-year-old boy from India needs a reward for what he has gone through! A little boy from India began complaining of jaw pain and swelling in his mouth in July. Like most concerned parents do, they took their son to the dentist and what was found is absolutely insane.

Coffee has many good uses. There have been studies that have shown coffee plays a role in the prevention of cancer, diabetes, depression, cirrhosis of the liver, and gallstones, and it is also full of antioxidants and polyphenols.

When exercising, men have two types of benches that they can use for exercising their chest muscles—the flat bench and the adjustable bench. In this article, we shall differentiate the two types of workout benches.

Most health and nutrition experts say that each of us should walk 10,000 steps each day, which is five miles. If you believe you don't have the time to get in this many steps each day, I have good news. You can make simple changes that will increase how much you walk on a daily basis. There are five simple ways to walk more each day. They are especially beneficial for those who are unable to get out and walk down a country road, go to the gym or walk on a trail. Each step you take helps keep your entire body in working order and studies say it will lengthen your life.

Sometimes, I’m not okay...

It is estimated that approximately a total of 610,000 people die each year in the United States alone of heart disease. Many millions are saved through heart surgery, such as stent implants, pacemakers, open heart bypass graft surgery and the worst of it all, a heart transplant etc.

Amazing, But True Facts About Water

When a body part is completely or partially cut off, quick first aid action should be administered to help ensure the best possible repair. Time is of the essence with any accidental amputation, and although reattachment can be done up to 24 hours after amputation, it has the best chance of being successful if done within four to six hours after the incident.

I started the new year unconsciously skipping out on my normal cups of tea and coffee. I think it must be something to do with the ever popular motivator "New year, New me"...

I am never in the habit of knocking before entering an exam room. It is a byproduct of a day stacked on end and nearly falling over in an avalanche. I only realized after 14 years how intrusive I am.

The world around us is alive with color and sound. Often, there is too much information to absorb, and our minds become overwhelmed with data. Every individual has a different tolerance level for data overload. Some individuals are only comfortable when immersed in color and sound, while others prefer silence and monochrome. There are also individuals who drift between immersion and stillness, sometimes favoring one, sometimes the other.

When I received a diagnosis of congestive heart failure two years ago, I did not know how to respond except to ask the cardiologist how long I would live. She sort of looked down, and then told me that if I had cancer that was as bad as my heart condition, she would advise me to put my affairs in order. News like that has a huge impact on anyone, but the truth is we are all going to die. We just don't know when. At least I have a vague idea of when and how.

I was born deaf and legally blind. Throughout the years, I've had to explain and correct so many misconceptions out there.

Everybody needs a little energy booster once in a while. Life gets exhausting at times. A lot of people pick up an energy drink every day. These drinks are not the best for your health, and they aren't your only option. Learn about healthier options that will give you all the energy you need throughout the day.

Although most people don’t want to truly look like a bodybuilder or gain 100 pounds of muscle, building lean muscle mass is a very common goal for most people who are consistently going to the gym. Along with that, building lean muscle mass is also the best way to lose weight and keep a low body fat percentage in the long run.

Meditation: Snowy Evening

The M word: meditation. We have all heard of it before. Maybe you heard Dr. Phil or an internet guru talking about its benefits and how it could change your life. Maybe you have had some interest in it but no time to invest into learning about it and grabbing the “gear.” Welp I have been there and resonate with your pain. Like you, I thought meditation was some holistic skill I wasn’t capable of doing. I was this way for a very long time until I discovered a YouTube video that quite honestly changed my life. This video gave me the insight I needed to start meditation. This led me to take the leap into the rabbit hole we call “Self-Care.” I learned a lot in that rabbit hole, but this blog is not about the rabbit hole, but actually about how to prep yourself for that jump in. These 3 easy steps I have listed below are what personally helped me and millions to get started in their meditation journey to a healthier lifestyle.

The concept is you create a shield around yourself and other people's/ place's influence/energy just can’t permeate, so you essentially walk through unscathed, unaffected.

The Importance of Mental Health

Regular workouts are proven to be beneficial to the body. But did you know that they have an equally fascinating impact on the brain as well? As per Dr. Erin Reynolds, the Clinical Director of the Baylor Scott & White Sports Concussion Program at The Star in Frisco, Texas, exercising helps in regulating hormones and chemicals within the brain. As an outcome, the person experiences a better mood and higher quality of sleep, thus leading to overall brain health.

We all have memories that we wish we could forget. Memories of experiences in life that still hurt and are so painful it affects our lives to this very day.

I was recently given the gift of yoga. Literally. For my birthday, I was given 10 yoga classes at a yoga studio, along with a yoga mat, yoga mat cleaner, and a box of salt (yes, you read that right) to condition the mat prior to using it for the first time. Sounds like a great gift, huh? It probably is, but I’m not a yoga person.

Yoga retreats are becoming quite popular these days, as they provide amazing benefits and experience to the people who go there. It is not only about bettering your physical health, but yoga retreats can also help you better your mental health, relax, and calm your inner demons. With deep relaxation, you enter the world again with better enthusiasm and gist for life.

If you practice yoga, then you already know that spending money isn’t necessarily going to be helping you live your yoga off the mat, but that, neither, is making money, or having money. But, if you’re looking to start your yoga practice, or even if you’re a regular practitioner, you know that the ways in which you spend your money will impact the way you live your yoga off the mat; and that in this current society, in this day and age, the right yoga mat, prop, or outfit can really help your physical practice of the asana.