Blueberry Boost Breakfast Recipe. This recipe makes me want to lick my fingers, hand and the entire plate after I’m finished, and the best part is you will practically lose weight while eating, if you do it in moderation, of course. This is the perfect way to start your day with a healthy, energizing, and metabolism-boosting […]
What Happens When You Sleep? Did you know that the hours and quality of your sleep has a huge impact on your mood, energy, and ability to handle stress? The way you sleep, and the amount you sleep affects directly your waking life, including your mental sharpness, productivity, emotional balance, creativity, physical vitality, and even
Bedtime yoga, or practicing yoga before bed will benefit your sleep in many ways. The mind and body are working every minute of the day. As bedtime approaches, it is beneficial to release the stress and tension from the body, relax the mind and enjoy quiet yoga. The stimulatory effect yoga has on the nervous
Even though India, Brazil, Costa Rica and many other places are very popular for their beautiful beaches and tropical rainforest, they are also among the top 10 destinations for medical travel and medical tourism. Here are the top countries for health care travel, that offer affordable health care services, treatments and surgeries to approximately 400,000
The numbers on this make me sad, some sadness in our lives is normal, and part of a healthy life. Debilitating sadness, that removes pleasure from every day events, is not. If you are so sad you do not want to get out of bed, get dressed, leave your house, etc. for many days, you
So many of us these days are just tired, hectic work and family life, too many obligations, too much to get done in a day. One complaint I hear often is lack of a good night’s sleep, if you can sleep well it makes every aspect of life better. Read this poster, I hope at
[Last Updated: June 29th 2013] By: Dr. Nima Shei MD. Sleep is a very complex process that consists of different stages. While you’re asleep your brain is preparing you for the day ahead . Optimal amount of sleep varies by age and as we grow older we need less sleep: While a newborn needs 12-18
This is an amazing article, I firmly believe in the body’s ability to heal itself and to try natural remedies first. I do not believe in the exclusion of professional medical advice however, and your doctor should be kept abreast of all remedies you are trying. Here are 36 natural substances which have been studied
Previously we did an article about what sleeping positions mean emotionally, now we are looking at how they affect us physically. For those of you who sleep on your back, you make doctors the happiest. This position puts the least stress on the shoulders, neck, and spine, ideally without a pillow. This is also more
Stretches to Do Before Bed These three stretches are some effective ways to relax, relieve stress and sleep better during nights! They just take couple of minutes and you don’t need any equipments for that. In any of these stretches stay in that position for 30 seconds. Practicing yoga before bed will benefit your sleep
I know several people who do both, I have leaned towards Pilates because there are less poses I just can’t do in my broken body, but now that I am looking at this poster I remember the calming effect of yoga when my kids were little and I think I will try to practice both…
More than half of adults are not getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to poor decision making when driving, increase your chances of weight gain, and cause problems with motor dexterity. How much sleep is enough? Check out this poster, everything you need to know about sleep but didn’t know who to ask.
How Do You Sleep? What Your Sleeping Position Says About You: The hotel chain Premier Inn did a sleep study with Robert Phipps, a leading British body language expert. According to Phipps the way you sleep can reveal your mood, stress level, and even personality. The most common position by 58% of sleepers is the
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I love my snooze button, in fact, I am sure most of us do. But is it good for us to hit that buzzer every ten minutes in the morning? According to a recent study the snooze button may be doing us more harm than good. At best you’re using a psychological crutch without any
I love this poster! I didn’t know this stuff, and it’s very cool, and I’m a nurse! The human body is a disgusting and fascinating place… learning how it operates is a small part of learning how to properly maintain it, enjoy!
I remember as a teen my mom telling me that however I thought of myself would determine what others thought of me, what she didn’t say was that if I truly loved myself, what others thought would really not matter. Self love did not come easy for me, I have two disastrous marriages and two
I’m not saying you’re cranky or anything. If I had known, as a child, how much I would love naps so much I would not have fought them so hard. I was looking at this awesome poster about the benefits of getting enough sleep, and the risks of not getting enough. Did you know driving
Napping: Rethink Your Sleep How Long To Nap For The Most Brain Benefits THE NANO-NAP: The nano-nap is the shortest form of napping. It only takes 10 to 20 seconds. Sleep studies haven’t yet concluded whether there are health benefits to these brief napping intervals, like when you nod off on someone’s shoulder on the
