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Wellness Tip: Exercise is touted as one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health. We are bombarded daily with slinky-clad young women on elliptical machines, or buff men pumping iron, and many other forms that frankly tend to intimidate. What if I told you that exercise can be as simple as a morning walk? Simply don your most casual overalls and hit the outdoors. The morning air is...
11/4/2014 10:00:00 PM
Wellness Tip: Are you still tired after a full night's sleep? Do you suffer from fatigue or excessive daytime drowsiness no matter how early you go to bed? The problem may be in your lights, not your rest. Bright lights suppress the production of melatonin, a critical hormone for sleep, and they also reset your suprachiasmatic nucleus (CLN). This means that flashing phones or blinking laptops can...
11/4/2014 10:00:00 PM
Many of us are concerned that our inability to get a good 8 hours of sleep each night may have an adverse effect on our health. Research shows that sleeping 8 hours or more (or 6 hours or less) per night can actually increase your mortality risk. Time Magazine reported results of a study by Daniel Kripke, a sleep psychologist in California, that found that people who get 6 to 7 hours of sleep live...
11/4/2014 10:00:00 PM
It may be a surprise to the twenty-and-thirty-somethings who think they've cornered the market on dating, but there's no “sell-by" date for romance. There are plenty of people in their forties, fifties, sixties and older looking for love. In addition to never-married singles, today's middle-aged and senior singles are getting back in the dating game after losing a partner through a relationship breakup,...
11/2/2014 10:00:00 PM
Stress happens. With today's busy and often hectic lifestyles, nearly everyone experiences stress at some point. How you deal with the stressors of everyday life can determine if you are more likely to suffer health problems or other complications. If you commonly experience stress that overwhelms you and affects other areas of your life, you can overcome this tension by applying some of these tips...
10/27/2014 10:00:00 PM
Their intoxicating scent and beauty make roses one of the most popular flowers in the world. When distilled into essential oil, they also have a wide variety of holistic uses. This oil can be expensive, but essential oils are also very potent. It can be added to many of the skincare products you already use at home or you can create your own with a few simple ingredients. Part One: How Rose Oil Works...
10/27/2014 10:00:00 PM
Wellness Tip: Folate's been called “the wonder vitamin" with good reason. Folate is a B vitamin and folic acid is its synthetic form. It protects both women and men by reducing homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart attack risk. Folate may guard against colon and cervical cancers, and it is used to treat depression. Women of childbearing age should take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily (but...
10/27/2014 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Tip: Most kitchens have this popular seasoning that also harbors unique health qualities. The next time you get a paper cut or a knife blade goes astray, grab the black pepper shaker. Cleanse the wound using cold water. Use soap and water if the event involved handling any type of raw meat product. Sprinkle the pepper on the wound and apply direct pressure. Watch in amazement as within minutes...
10/26/2014 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Tip: A tried and true way to soften your skin is by applying a honey masque. Spread about a teaspoon of warm honey over your face after your normal cleansing routine. Using warm water, thoroughly wash the honey off after 10 minutes and enjoy your soft skin. An additional benefit is that honey has antibacterial qualities and it may help in the treatment of acne. Check Out More Wellness Tips...
10/22/2014 9:00:00 PM
Coffee is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world, with more than 2 ½ billion cups of the brew enjoyed daily. Whether your choice is a plain cup of java made in your own kitchen or a fancy espresso drink from your favorite barista, chances are you depend on a jolt of caffeine to make you feel alert in the morning or boost your energy during an after-lunch slump. Most adults enjoy two or more...
10/22/2014 7:00:00 AM
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