wellness
The state of being in great health, and continually striving to attain all of your goals.
H2O and the Daily Goal
So I've been suffering from a severe headache for the best part of a week now. I've been short and irritable with the people around me, and generally brought the mood in the house down several notches. According to quite a few web searches one of the main causes may be my hydration levels. I'm not what you'd call a water drinker. Even in the height of summer, I am guilty of reaching for a Diet Coke or iced coffee. I've never really given much consideration to how this is effecting me. Whether those preconditioned to reach for the Evian are receiving noticable benefits from this habit, I'll admit it shouldn't take a six day migraine to make me consider improving my water intake. There's numerous articles in fashion and lifestyle magazines professing it will give you clear skin and sparkly eyes but what about other effects?
Cassandra CarterPublished 5 years ago in LongevityUnique Ways Your Family Can Use Essential Oils
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 Holy Grail, The Cup of Satisfaction, The Drink of Fulfillment
Facing the Unlimited with the Limited When I think about food it feels like facing the unlimited with the limited. My non-existent desire to eat other things or “go back to eating” after feeling such simplicity and fulfillment while following the raw milk cure, also referred to as a mono food and drink diet called the raw milk diet (note that for me this is not the same thing as a fast and comes from a different and healthy mindset than that of an eating disorder) has left me asking myself “Do I really have to go through this again?” and “When did I do it before?” Nonetheless, knowing that this desire I’ve been feeling is highly unconventional, controversial and can make many people go into defense mode, I understand that the unlimited can only be fulfilled by the unlimited, and so, I dive into asking these questions with the willingness to be open to whatever answers and options for proceeding may come along.
Beth ErkelPublished 5 years ago in LongevityPrecautions to Keep in Mind While Opting for Physiotherapy
In physiotherapy, there are trained professionals who evaluate as well as treat abnormal physical conditions like a disability, injury or a diseased condition of the body. These licensed professionals in the medical sector often possess rich experience in diagnosing the physical abnormalities and promoting proper functioning of the body through physical activity and mobility. Physiotherapists are found in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, and government agencies.
Alyssa MoylanPublished 5 years ago in LongevityFive Healthy Benefits of Walking in the Rain
The sound of the pitter-patter of raindrops falling can be soothing and relaxing. Even so, many people run for cover from the rain, grab an umbrella, raincoat, or boots. What they may not know is that there are also benefits from taking a stroll when it is raining. According to Life Health, there are four specific things that will help you feel better when you walk during the rainy season. I've added one more of my own that has benefited me and my family.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 5 years ago in LongevityHow Keeping a Peaceful State of Mind Improves Your Health
Achieving the ideal state of inner peace, often referred to as inner zen, is a key aspect of overall health. There are many methods to obtain a peaceful state of mind by control over your environment, train of thought, and physical health. Let's consider the methods and benefits below.
Kari OakleyPublished 5 years ago in LongevityDon't Let Anyone Tell You "A Little Bit of Stress Never Hurt Anyone"
"A little bit of stress never hurt anyone." I've been told this by my boss, I've been told this by my mom and I've been told this from my peers. The truth is... stress is really bad for you! Even 'just a little bit' of stress over long time periods can cause serious harm to both your body and mind.
3 Common Stress Habits That Don't Actually Help
Are you guilty of one of these four Common Stress Habits? If you are... it might be time for a change. It turns out that none of these actually help you in the long run... nor do they really help you in the short run either.
Anger
Anger is our most energetic emotion. You can fuel yourself with anger to accomplish most of anything in the world. It comes at a price though. The hormones that increase with your anger will wreak total havoc on your body, system by system. I have found most of us get angry when we are disrespected, disobeyed, or betrayed. For each of us, it is a different scenario, but the results are the exact same. Our bodies were not meant to be fueled by anger, and this is the destruction that comes along with holding on to the hurt.
Melissa YingerPublished 5 years ago in LongevityHow to Be Your Body's Friend
I had already gone through eight days of fasting when I saw him. I was sitting in my car and noticed a man heading across the parking lot. He wore a fitted hat, gray hoodie, and baggy pants. I watched curiously as he paused to spit in different places on the street. When he walked next to my car, he started to vomit. It was a violent scene but also very controlled. Once he finished hurling in front of the car, he picked himself up and walked away. An onlooker would have been none the wiser as he disappeared into a nearby McDonald's. I watched in disbelief as he calmly entered the fast food store. Throughout the whole ordeal, he never once seemed to panic or call for help. It was as though this occurrence was just like any other day.
The Breatharian BloggerPublished 5 years ago in Longevity- Created with: Lull
Lull: The Mattress That Turned My Four Hours into Eight
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.
Rachel BlanchardPublished 5 years ago in Longevity Sitting Long Hours? Good Bye Body Then!
Nowadays, sitting AND working on a computer is becoming the "normal" posture: hips closed, thighs tight, spine flexed, and what about your lovely shoulders rounded forwards? Or your fingers spread like spider legs on the keyboard.
Vanessa DurandPublished 5 years ago in Longevity