Health + Wellness
Everything you need for a long and healthy life.
How to Do Loving Kindness Meditation
Loving-kindness meditation, or “LKM” for short, is about opening up the heart and cultivating love and compassion for ourselves and others.
Low-protein diet – Safety & Recipes [What to eat + What to avoid]
A low-protein diet puts less strain on the kidneys. As a result, this type of diet can benefit people with kidney-related disorders, such as kidney disease or phenylketonuria.
Mindfulness and Its Impact on Physical Health
In our fast-paced and technology-driven world, finding moments of stillness and calm can seem like a luxury. However, taking the time to cultivate mindfulness not only benefits our mental well-being but also has a profound impact on our physical health. The mind-body connection is a fascinating phenomenon, and research continues to reveal the remarkable ways in which mindfulness can improve our overall well-being. Let's take a deep dive into mindfulness and its impact on physical health, exploring real-life examples along the way.
Joan gobanaPublished 10 months ago in LongevityWhat to do if you were rejected
From promotions to relationships, no one likes getting rejected. The idea of being denied something you not only wanted, but strove for can be truly heartbreaking. It can inspire a lot of difficult and sometimes unhealthy personal questions: am I good enough? Am I smart enough? Do people like me?
The Science of Happiness
Happiness is a universal desire, yet it often seems elusive in our fast-paced and stressful lives. However, recent scientific research suggests that our mood is not solely determined by external circumstances but is greatly influenced by the mind-body connection. Understanding this connection and harnessing its power can lead to a more joyful and fulfilling life. Let's delve into the science of happiness and explore real-life examples that highlight the profound impact of the mind-body connection on our mood.
Joan gobanaPublished 10 months ago in MotivationHolistic Therapies and Practices for Anxiety and Depression
Part of the reason people might be attracted to integrative care for depression or anxiety is the holistic perspective found in most integrative approaches. This perspective takes into account the complex nature of depressive and anxiety disorders and the numerous reasons why people experience them.
7 Benefits of Swimming (+ A Pro Tip)
I was born and raised in the cold, landlocked prairies of Canada, but I still managed to be a pretty avid swimmer for my entire life. You might say that I am truly a fish out of water—unless you count the numerous slews and frozen ponds of Alberta as bodies of water. In any case, I am grateful to my parents for having allowed me to be a bit of a pool rat as a child. If you weren’t so lucky, you can still benefit by getting into a swimming pool ASAP.
What to eat according to your Zodiac Sign
It’s true! And that means that horoscope compatibility can reveal exactly what types of foods you should incorporate more of into your diet and which ones to avoid. Why not ditch the latest, greatest, most expensive fad diet of the moment and look to your zodiac sign for diet tips instead?