Yoga is great for many things. One of its many health benefits is its ability to relieve symptoms of anxiety and reduce mental stress. It’s estimated that over 40 million adults in the United States alone suffer from some form of anxiety. In fact, it is the most common mental illness in the country. Yoga…
While there’s no magic food to make you lose weight, there are a number of foods that help to boost your metabolism making it just a little easier to lose those last few pounds. Incorporate these foods into your diet to fast track your weight loss. Make sure you eat a whole food, well rounded…
For most people, the first thing they do in the morning is pour themselves a cup of coffee or tea. In fact, it’s estimated that over 1.6 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day. But is all that caffeine really good for you? If not, what are the negative effects on your health? The…
There’s nothing worse than waking up feeling even less well rested than the day before. Not only does lack of sleep affect your day to day, it can have a severe impact on your overall health. Poor sleeping habits can increase your risk of various health conditions like heart attacks, high blood pressure, depression and…
A strong back is very important. It helps you achieve better form in other exercises, improves posture and helps prevent injury. The back can be a hard spot to tone, even if most exercises require at least some exertion from those muscle groups. Add these exercises to your exercise routine to tone and strengthen your…
Bloating is the feeling of extreme fullness and/or like you’re belly is full of gas. It can be extremely uncomfortable and sometimes even painful. Bloating is typically caused by water retention from various unhealthy foods like fast food or by eating something that doesn’t agree with your body like dairy or gluten. The list compiled…
For many women, menstruation can bring some uncomfortable and even painful side effects. For those that prefer a more natural approach to remediating said side effects, yoga is a great option. By focusing on your breathing patterns, you can relieve both the mind and body with yoga. The following poses sooth the body and receive…
Humans have been consuming quinoa for nearly four thousand years. In fact, in the Incan society quinoa was considered nearly as valuable as gold because they believed it made their warriors stronger and increased their stamina in battle. Quinoa is actually a seed that when prepared properly, has the texture and consistency of a typical…
Whether you suffer from tight muscles that impair daily activities or you simply want to improve your flexibility, use these stretches to help. Perform this series of stretches once or twice a day (perhaps in the morning when you wake up and before you go to bed at night). #1: Standing forward fold This pose…
Not all oils are created equal. Healthy oils like olive oil and coconut oil are extracted naturally by pressing the fruit. Unhealthy oils like canola oil and generic vegetable oil are mechanically extracted sometimes using toxic chemicals and manufactured at extremely high temperatures which can change the nutritional content. Olive oil, specifically extra virgin, has…
