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Touted as a way to get fit and relax at the same time, many people are curious enough to try yoga at least once. However, the thought of public yoga classes can be a turn off for some of us. Maybe there’s no yoga studio where we live, the price is too high or we’d rather practice alone. Maybe the idea of an in-air fart is too much to get us into that yoga studio. Maybe there's no place to drop the...
9/26/2019 7:00:00 AM
Sex drive can vary significantly between people, so one person's “normal” might not be the same as their partner’s. But what can we do when there’s obviously an issue? How do we know if we’re just “not in the mood” or if something else is affecting our sex drive? There’s a difference between having a low sex drive and not being in the mood. Hormones, age and health issues can reduce sex drive, while...
9/24/2019 7:00:00 AM
A month without spending? That can’t be possible, can it? Actually, it is. The rules of a zero-spend month aren’t quite as extreme as they might appear at first glance. And the benefits can be astonishing both financially and emotionally.During a spending freeze, the goal isn’t to stop spending altogether. Instead, the goal is to cut back on or eliminate unnecessary spending. Here’s how to pull it...
9/24/2019 7:00:00 AM
Breakfast salads — yes, they’re a thing — are loaded with nutrients and energy that we need to start the day. What’s more, eating a salad for breakfast paves the way for healthier eating throughout the rest of the day. When we start the day feeling light and free, without the weight of carbs and sugar on our bellies, good things can happen.Breakfast salads are the new rage in healthy eating — and for...
9/20/2019 7:00:00 AM
Do you know how often you should be washing your clothes? How often do you wash your jeans, shirts and socks? If you said after every wear to each of these clothing items, there’s a chance you may be washing more often than needed. How often do you wash your sheets? Many people don’t wash them often enough. Find out how your washing schedule compares to recommended practices in the article below.Cleanliness...
9/20/2019 7:00:00 AM
In order to function properly, the human body needs water. Women need approximately 11.5 cups of fluids per day, whereas men need about 15.5 cups. The water can come from many sources, including popular beverages, such as coffee and soda, and watery fruits and vegetables, like cucumbers and watermelon. But we definitely need it, and when we're drinking optimum amounts, we reap benefits.While it is...
9/19/2019 7:00:00 AM
Doctors’ appointments can be expensive, and sometimes you want to get your test ordered and drawn without having to witness judging eyes or long-winded lectures. Now, we can get the STI test results while enjoying our privacy.There are numerous accredited companies to choose from including Nurx, EverlyWell, LetsGetChecked, Private iDNA and STD Check. We've gathered the most prominent to make comparisons...
9/19/2019 7:00:00 AM
During the summer months, little compares to that sweet sweep of cool air blowing through the room, buffering against the heat. The right amount of air conditioning might even have some health benefits, but not in all cases. There are times when turning on an air conditioning unit could actually make us sick.Air conditioning offers several health benefits. A/C can reduce ozone and other particles in...
9/17/2019 7:00:00 AM
Meditation is one of those things that offers tremendous benefits to our health, but which we often need some assistance getting to. According to Mindworks.org, some of the health benefits associated with regular meditation include stress management, less anxiety, decreased depression, increased immunity, better sleep, better gut health and an overall sense of happiness and well-being. But it can be...
9/17/2019 7:00:00 AM
The term “adrenal fatigue” has gained recent popularity as one possible cause of an apparent epidemic of gut problems, sleep disturbances, anxiety and fatigue. But is it even real? What can you do if you’re suffering?“Adrenal fatigue” is a term naturopaths use to describe the long-term effects of stress on the body. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, digestive issues, anxiety, insomnia and sweet or...
9/16/2019 7:00:00 AM
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