Print this entryDo you sometimes find yourself staring at your face in the mirror, or looking for blemishes wrinkles, or other details that are signs of decreased vitality in your skin? Then you might want to start using collagen. You’ve probably heard about collagen from commercials and lotion ads, but a lot of people don’t really know what collagen is exactly. To keep it simple, collagen is a protein that is produced in very large amounts in the body. It…
Print this entryHow to Reduce Yoga Wrist Pain One of the biggest complains for people who want to try yoga is that they will have body pains. Among them, wrist pain is at the top of the list. Many of the floor yoga exercises will require you to rest some of your weight on your wrists, and it can be hard to accomplish if you have conditions like carpal tunnel or arthritis. Here are some ways to reduce wrist pain…
Print this entryHow to Fix What’s Going on in Your Gut Gut issues are of various kinds and can happen to anyone during different periods of their lives. Some gut issues are acute and others are chronic with recurring flare-ups. Poor diet, stress, toxins, and bacterial infections lead to gut problems that can affect the whole body. Common problems with the gut include reflux, leaky gut, peptic ulcers, irritable bowels, diverticulitis, celiac disease, constipation, and many others. Keeping the gut…
Print this entryHormonal imbalance much? How do you know? With so much of what the human body does unseen, it can be really hard for you to know if there’s a malfunction somewhere in your system until it’s already a major problem. Do You Have a Hormonal Imbalance? Don’t Ignore These Signs The good thing about the body though, is that most of the time, there are little signals that can let you know what is going on before things…
Print this entryThere are lots of things that you can add to your juice that can make your juice into a superfood. If you’ve been juicing for a while, you might be ready to get a lot more adventurous. One great thing that you can add to your juice is turmeric. Turmeric is an amazing plant that has many uses, but why would you add it to your juice? The next few paragraphs are going to be discussing some of…
Print this entryHow easy is it for you to take care of your hair? There are a large percentage of people who feel that many of their beauty needs are difficult to meet, and this has given rise to a large number of companies that cater to specific hair types and textures, but what if there was a better way to take care of your hair using substances that are found in nature and are good for all hair types?…
Print this entryWhether you are brand new to yoga, or you are struggling with some of the harder moves, it is good to go back to the basics. This is when you do the more gentle yoga moves that will stretch your body while also lengthening and strengthening it at the same time. Take a look at these beginner-friendly yoga stretches for newbies that will be gentle on your body. Yoga Mountain Pose This is a very simple yoga pose…
Print this entryTurning 40 can be scary. Not only are you realizing you are getting older, you may also be considering your health in a whole new light. While 40 is certainly not old, there are some important health considerations to think about, after all as the old saying goes, prevention is worth a thousand cures. Getting Screened There are important medical screenings that begin at age 40 and continue into your older years. Taylore Vance offers these guidelines. •…
Print this entryI slept and dreamed that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I served and understood that service was joy. (Rabindranath Tagore) Living a Meaningful Life According to Ron Irvine in his book, “A Meaningful Life,” when you do what you love to do, and share it with the world, you will be. Irvine’s ideas are largely based upon the work of Victor Frankl, an Austrian psychiatrist and Auschwitz survivor, who founded the psychotherapeutic…
Print this entryHydrating year-round is essential to being as healthy as possible, while water prevents dehydration, gives you energy, and keeps you full between meals. In the spring, it is even more important because the weather is warmer and you spend more time in the hot sun, sweating more and requiring even more hydration. If you don’t like the taste of plain water, why not try infused water? Blueberry, Lemon, and Mint Infused Water Combining 2-3 fruits with one of…