As we are heading into the holiday season, it can be very stressful for many people.  In addition to all the normal day-to-day activities, the holidays bring extra commitments or family gatherings that can bring added stress. Meditation is something that has been used for thousands of years...

For a long time now, a variety of studies have been completed to analyze the root causes of depression, including how they are different in men and women. One of the earliest accounts of such would be from Charles Dickens, as published in his journal called Household Words. His findings are based...

As we grow older, how our bodies look and work starts to concern us. We all want to look and feel younger than our years, but neither is possible without proper nutrition. We can't stop the passing of time, of course, but there are definitely ways of delaying and reducing the impact of...

You’ve probably heard all about the benefits of healthy eating but just don’t believe you have the time to stick to a healthy diet.  As a result, you have the takeaway on speed dial and your freezer is filled with microwave meals.  What you may not realise is that by eating...

Our immune systems take a battering over the course of our lives, not just as we age beyond 50, but in all sorts of situations. There are the obvious, such as getting an illness or an infection. Under these circumstances we could be considered to be suffering an acute immune system overload. This...

You’ve probably heard the term “adaptogen” used quite a bit in the health food world, but what does it actually mean? And how do we incorporate them into our lives? 

Adaptogens have the unique ability to ADAPT their functionality, according to your body’s specific,...

We all need to relax after a long days work. We cannot do without it because it is a basic need for all human beings. When you are relaxed then you are able to handle the worries that we go through from time to time. This is possible because relaxing equips us and prepares so that with can deal...

Berries are sweet, juicy and one of the best antioxidant sources around. They’re also incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed on their own, as a tasty yogurt topping, as a smoothie ingredient and much more. In this article I’ll be listing five of the best berry sources of antioxidants...

Ever try to doze off peacefully while stressed?

It’s nearly impossible.

There you are in bed, eyes wide open, your brain replaying all the things you wish you hadn’t done, or thinking about the things you still need to do.

Hey, remember the awkward thing you said in that meeting?

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If you want to detox your skin, it isn’t all about what you put on your skin, but what you put inside your skin. Water is one of the best things for your skin, especially when you add more nutrients to it. This is where infusing water with fruits, vegetables, and herbs comes in. Here are...

Conventional medicine does a great job with acute care when you are sick and need help right away, but the results have been less impressive when it comes to chronic conditions such as diabetes, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, GI problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

If you want to optimize your metabolism and maximize the amount of calories your body burns each day, exercise is a very important part of the process. The good news is that boosting your metabolism with exercise is a relatively simple process and in this article I’m going to be showing you...