Anything we can do such as eating, walking, talking, and seeing, is a blessing. When we recognize how grateful we need to be for such basic things, we also come to recognize how others may not be so fortunate. In recognizing how fortunate we are, hopefully we can all recognize that giving back is a wonderful way to express our gratitude for those things we may not think about every day. The Benefits of Becoming a Seeing-Eye Dog TrainerBecoming a…
When you think of becoming smarter, you probably think about studying hard, doing lots of math and generally putting in time and effort. But what if I told you that you could eat smart to be smarter? We all love eating, so in theory this should be no hardship at all. But if you choose your foods wisely, you’ll find it can make a significant difference to your brain function and overall mental performance… The Best Brain Foods for Eating…
Become Familiar With and Celebrate the Healing Plants of SummerIf you are planning on planting flowers and plants in your backyard this summer, it is the perfect time to also choose some medicinal plants. These plants are not only beautiful and a wonderful addition to any garden, but they provide healing powers as well. Aloe Vera It comes as no surprise that aloe vera is not only on this list but that it is the first one discussed. Anytime you…
Tips for Coping with Pain Every Day There are things you can do every day that help you cope with your chronic pain. Some things you might already be doing, while others are good to start getting into the normal practice of. It is important that you keep trying to make changes in your life for proper pain management and mental health. Try to Reduce Your Stress Levels Stress has such a large impact on nearly every facet of your…
Why Catnip is Good for You As you start looking at natural remedies for various physical and mental health issues, you will notice that herbs often come up as recommended. While there are a lot of common herbs, like lavender and basil, you should also consider some of the less common. This brings us to catnip, which is not only good for cats, but great for humans. Here are some reasons you should have the catnip herb It Can Help…
Top Five Ways a Pet Can Improve Your Health If you have ever owned a pet and sadly experienced the loss of that pet, you can relate to how close a pet can become to you. When someone says that a pet is part of his or her family, this is true. A pet brings so much to our lives and the lives of our family, yet we can sometimes overlook just how much. While a pet brings unconditional love…
First off – I am not a doctor! I am not allowed to give medical advice. Taylore and I both had Lyme’s disease and we got over it. I wrote a book to help others have some insight into this crazy disease titled, Lyme Disease Non-medical Diagnosis and Treatment (yes, I wasted 500+ dollars getting diagnosed before we treated ourselves for about $50.00). First of all, let’s talk about ticks. What do ticks really have to do with Lyme’s disease?…
When most people think of massage, they think about nice calm relaxing times getting their muscles worked on, but they might not be considering another amazing perk to this very old art of care for the body. Massage also offers a variety of mental health benefits, which improve your general well-being. This article will be discussing just a few of the awesome mental health benefits of massage. Stress Relief A great massage is an amazing and effective way to reduce…
How to Train Your Body and Mind to Focus on What Matters If you’re going to achieve everything you can, then you need to learn to focus and to stay motivated. It is too easy for us to think of far-reaching goals and to work toward them, only to be distracted by cat videos on YouTube or by cake in the cupboard. The problem is that the body is designed to keep us alive first and foremost. The attention network…
Coffee and Weight Loss If you’re someone who wants to lose weight, you may have inadvertently overlooked a simple and inexpensive way to shed those pounds just by drinking a beverage like weight loss coffee to lose weight. Of all the beverages in the world, coffee boasts an incredible amount of nutrients and it gives you a ton of health benefits. Not only can it be a great way to wake you up in the morning, but it can give…