Tips For Giving Your Dog a Massage Massage is a wonderful way to spend time with a loved one. The touch that you share with them during that time can go very far to create a bond, build trust, and show affection, but what if your loved one is a pet? Dogs love close contact and respond powerfully to touch, but if this is something you’ve never thought of, then you’re not likely to know where to begin. This article…
What Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Tells Us About Human Accomplishment and Motivation What is success? What does it take to become an accomplished individual? How do you ‘win’ at this game called life? There are many answers to these questions but one of the most compelling is the theory put forward by the psychologist Maslow. Maslow stated that humans have a number of needs that they have to fulfill in order to be truly happy and accomplished and that the…
Did You Know Coffee Is for More Than Drinking? If you’ve been tossing your coffee grounds in the trash once you’re done with them, then you’re wasting other ways that the grounds can be used for good. They can be used both inside and outside your home. Good For Composting and your garden plants Outside, you can put the used grounds around your plants or around your flower beds. The grounds work to repeal pests – including slugs. If you…
Why Do You Need to Let Go of Yourself to Become the Best Version of Yourself? What is the thing that is most holding you back from being the best version of you? You might be tempted to say something along the lines of ‘time’, ‘energy’, ‘money’ or ‘opportunity’. Perhaps you feel limited by other people? I have a hunch, which is that a big part of what’s holding you back is your own sense of self. In other words:…
It’s summertime again and the welcomed sunshine can cause problems for those of us that love it so much. Sunburns occur when you get prolonged exposure to the sun, usually without protecting your skin properly. Even if you wore sunscreen, you might have forgotten to reapply after a few hours. Luckily, there are some ways to make your own sunburn relief products. Potato-based Sunburn Products This might be one of the more surprising options on this list when you want…
What Are Herxes In Lyme Disease and What Can You Do About Them? Herxes in Lyme disease can be one of the worst aspects of the disease. Herxes can be described as getting a lot sicker in order to get better. What is a Herx? Herx is short for a Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction. It is the inflammatory response in your body that results from Lyme disease bacteria, which are spirochetes, releasing toxins when they die off. It can generally be considered…
Summertime Hair Care Tips For A More Beautiful You Easy Summer Hair When it comes to looking and feeling amazing, everyone has their own ideas on just what constitutes ideal beauty. Fortunately, this selection of handpicked beauty tips and tricks is sure to help you bring out the best in yourself and others. With these helpful hints, you are only moments away from looking and feeling your personal best. Keep any lotion available in case of emergencies. You never know…
The Benefits of Getting a Foot MassageIn the last 10 years, professional massage has grown massively. With a wide variety of options for massage and a growing number of massage therapists becoming widely available, people everywhere are becoming more and more curious about this expansive, interesting, and healthy practice. People commonly associated massage with backs, arms, and legs but what about feet? The feet play a pivotal role in human mobility, so it makes sense that we would want to…
There are many people who might come to mind when you think of someone who is ‘successful’. Maybe you think of Elon Musk. Maybe your mind turns to President Trump. Maybe you think of David Beckham. For me, two of the most impressive people in the world are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. What Would The Rock and Arnold Schwarzenegger Do? Why? Because both these people are successful on nearly every measure. They are physically strong and undeniably…
It might surprise you to learn that your coffee habit has more nutritional benefits than many healthy foods. You know that you’re supposed to eat a balance diet that’s based on lean meats, fruits and vegetables because of all the good things those foods do for your body. Nutritional Benefits of Coffee Coffee actually has more antioxidants than some fruits and vegetables Not only can the nutrients in coffee help keep you healthy, but it can also help with certain…