Spring, what a lovely time of year! The weather begins to warm, the sky becomes bluer, and the snow melts. We find grass that has laid dormant in the cold winter months and see the leaves and flowers begin to bloom again. Longer days, more sunshine and everything is green and fresh. It’s spring, and it’s time to get outside.…
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When I first I learned about the importance of mindfulness practice in reducing stress and increasing health, I inwardly whined, Another thing for the to-do list! As a committed transcendental meditation disciple, I thought I was doing enough to train my brain for optimal functioning. Then I interviewed Dr. Ron Siegel, assistant clinical professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School…
Creating habits to help leave work behind Many of us struggle with a constant state of “take your work home” syndrome. When our brains can’t stop to relax, our quality of life pays the price. That’s when it’s time to create some good habits, allowing you to take a mental break from work. Here are seven tips to help you…
Take time to recharge your brain and body Your weekend contains precious hours to de-stress and recharge your spirit and body. Using simple tools like laughter, setting boundaries and meditation, you can stop the negative effects of unchecked stress. The most successful people know to work hard and relax hard. Outsource Coming home isn’t relaxing if you feel like your…
How to protect your skin from toxins in the environment When we think about pollution, we typically think about damage to our environment. Lately, we’re also looking at the effects of pollution on our largest organ – our skin. Everything from cars to sun can cause spots, splotches, wrinkles, sags, and even skin cancer. Fortunately, there are some ways to…
This supplement helps heal a variety of stomach conditions Many of us are familiar with collagen in products to reduce wrinkles or strengthen your hair and nails. It turns out, however, that taking collagen orally amounts to a superfood for your gut. What is collagen Collagen is naturally created by your body and contains short-chain amino acids made from protein.…
Natural beauty trends focus on multiple benefits and the environment Green beauty is big business because people are paying more attention to their health and our environment. But unlike older versions, modern green products do more than simply make a statement about protecting ourselves from harmful chemicals. They’re quite effective, fun and often gorgeous – all the while keeping you…
A new trend for low cost and nutrition Stemming from ancient times, entomophagy is the practice of humans eating bugs and arachnids for nutrition. But in the United States, you are more likely to see bugs served as food on a reality television show than on most dinner tables. Still, people around the world today eat insects regularly as part…
