Productivity is the name of the game. Whatever your field of expertise is, if you are not productive, then you are wasting your time and resources. Let's look at the many ways we can help ourselves be more productive.Boost Your Productivity With MusicPhoto by Mark Cruz on UnsplashWe use music in pretty much everything and can make us feel all sorts of … [Read more...] about 5 Sure-Fire Ways To Boost Your Productivity
Getting The Gist of Mental Fitness
We hear about mental fitness all the time but it's so broad and encompasses so many areas that we get so scared to even discuss it. Knowledge is power so it's high time we arm ourselves with enough information to tackle mental fitness head-on!Why is mental fitness important?Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on UnsplashPhysical fitness is getting a lot of … [Read more...] about Getting The Gist of Mental Fitness
Easy Ways To Care For Tired Red Eyes
Red eyes happen when the blood vessels on your eye surface dilate or expand usually because a foreign object or substance has entered your eye, or an infection has formed.While red eyes usually resolve on their own, you can do any of the following ways to make the healing process speedier and easier:Short-term solutions1. Artificial tearsTears help keep your … [Read more...] about Easy Ways To Care For Tired Red Eyes
10 Reasons To Switch To a Minimalist Lifestyle
Going minimalist means paring down your belongings to only the essential. Most people who have switched to this lifestyle believe that life can be lived fuller and richer sans the unnecessary possessions.Some people still have the wrong idea about minimalism – empty cupboards, boring, barren walls, and sleeping on floors. When actually, minimalism is narrowing down to your … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons To Switch To a Minimalist Lifestyle
5 Strategies To Declutter Your Pantry
There’s nothing quite like the stress of hosting a party and spending half the time looking for your whisks and cake pans, or the horror of finding out your buttercream has gone past its expiration date while your daughter’s birthday cake is sitting cold on the counter.We’ve recently shared tried and proven tips to declutter your kitchen.Here we pay more attention to … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies To Declutter Your Pantry
Decluttering Tips For 5 Types of People
Are you one of these 5 people and want to start decluttering your home?Read on to find your match and how you can start clearing out the clutter with easy to follow tips and tricks.HOARDERSSome of us are born hoarders and have stronger packrat tendencies. You’re probably not a clinically diagnosed hoarder, but you see the amount of clutter that you’ve accumulated in … [Read more...] about Decluttering Tips For 5 Types of People
10 Diet Mistakes You Should Stop Doing
“I’m so tired of dieting! I’m not losing enough weight and belly fat!”If this sounds a lot like you, you might be committing diet mistakes that are secretly sabotaging your weight loss efforts.Here are 10 diet mistakes you should stop doing:Setting Unreasonable ExpectationsIf you’re following a diet plan that is not compatible with your lifestyle it’s … [Read more...] about 10 Diet Mistakes You Should Stop Doing
15 Things You Should Do Before Turning 50
It’s important to take time to do things you enjoy, after all – life is short.Putting together a bucketlist helps you stay in touch with things and goals that spark joy in your life. These activities should be those that make you feel energized and more relaxed at the same time. There are actual health reasons why taking a vacation isn’t optional and the same goes for … [Read more...] about 15 Things You Should Do Before Turning 50
Your Guide To Starting A High-Fiber Diet
Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that can be found in plant-based foods. However, unlike other carbohydrates such as starch, your body is not able to fully break down fiber and convert it to simple sugars for energy.Fiber has to pass through undigested until it reaches the colon. Fiber then performs its specific functions depending on what type of fiber it is – soluble, … [Read more...] about Your Guide To Starting A High-Fiber Diet
Why Weightlifting Is Good For Women
Even with the rising trend of women in weightlifting, many people still believe that barbells are better left to the men and women should have no business doing bench presses.In fact, the National Center for Health conducted a survey and found that only about 20% of women are engaged in strength training.It’s about time we get more women involved in pumping iron. Not … [Read more...] about Why Weightlifting Is Good For Women
Curb Sugar Cravings By Eating These 5 Foods
Sugar addiction can happen to anyone.And it’s one of the hardest habits to break.Almost everything we consume has sugar in it so deciding to give up or reduce your sugar consumption is easier said than done. However – it CAN be done.Here are 5 foods you can eat to curb your sugar cravings:1. Herbal TeaStock up on strongly flavored teas such as peppermint or … [Read more...] about Curb Sugar Cravings By Eating These 5 Foods
5 Mind Tricks To Combat Stress Eating
The real problem behind stress eating, also called emotional eating, is not in our kitchens – but in our minds.Susan Albers, Cleveland Clinic psychologist, recommends these 5 highly effective mind tricks to combat stress eating:1. Write a 5x5x5 listOne of the most effective ways to deal with stress eating is to redirect your attention to something else through … [Read more...] about 5 Mind Tricks To Combat Stress Eating
5 Do’s and Don’ts to Better Sleep
At the end of every day, there’s just one thing we all are really craving for – a good night’s rest.Here are 5 do’s and don’ts to get better sleep:1. Don’t Smoke (At All!)Smoking actually interferes with your sleep patterns, contrary to many who use cigarettes to tuck themselves to sleep.Cigarettes contain nicotine, a stimulant that increases your heart rate … [Read more...] about 5 Do’s and Don’ts to Better Sleep
5 Easy Exercises To Keep Your Spine Healthy
Up to 90% of people in the US experience back pain at some point in their lives. Your spine provides support for your whole body, protects your nerves and allows you to move in many different ways, so little conscious preventive efforts can go a long way to keep your spine healthy and maintain your overall well-being.Here are 5 easy exercises to keep your spine … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Exercises To Keep Your Spine Healthy
3 Surprising Ways Weight Loss Affects Your Brain
There is no shortage of resources on how excess weight affects the body – cardiovascular diseases, insulin resistance, bone and joint health, metabolic issues, risk for cancer, and a few other problems – but did you know weight can also affect your brain?We associate weight loss as progressing towards the healthier end of the spectrum but before you get to the improved … [Read more...] about 3 Surprising Ways Weight Loss Affects Your Brain
How Relaxation Techniques Help Resolve These 5 Common Health Issues
Relaxation techniques offer more benefits than just mental clarity and focus. Relaxation strategies also improve your quality of life holistically – both mind and body.Let’s look at how relaxation techniques help resolve these 5 common health issues:1. Relaxation and Reduced AnxietyContinuous exposure to stressors may lead to anxiety attacks that can be … [Read more...] about How Relaxation Techniques Help Resolve These 5 Common Health Issues
6 Foods That Cause Bloating and Their Alternatives
Bloating is when your tummy feels enlarged or swollen after eating, usually caused by gas or possibly other digestive problems.Bloating is a very common occurrence with about 16-30% people claiming they experience it regularly. However, it can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful.Most instances of bloating are caused by dietary choices.Here are 6 foods that cause … [Read more...] about 6 Foods That Cause Bloating and Their Alternatives
6 Ways Pets Boost Mental Health
Just in case you need any more reason to get a pet for the home – then you’ve come to the right place.A wide body of scientific study has revealed and can prove that pets indeed boost mental health. Many psychiatrists recommend getting pets to their patients as part of their therapy.If you or anyone you know are suffering from mental health issues, the next best thing … [Read more...] about 6 Ways Pets Boost Mental Health
How To Choose The Right Toothbrush
Not all toothbrushes are made equal.Investing in the right toothbrush can do wonders for your oral health and overall well-being.Here are some factors to consider in choosing the right toothbrush:SIZE AND STYLEMake sure your toothbrush works for your mouth shape. Some mouths are wider or narrower than others, so you need a toothbrush that will work for your … [Read more...] about How To Choose The Right Toothbrush
Top 5 Things People Do To Relieve Stress: Do They Really Work?
If there’s one thing this generation has become so good at – it is being stressed.In our fast-paced society, there is so much to be worried or anxious about – rising bills, tight deadlines, climbing up the corporate ladder – just writing them down is causing us stress. Factor in the unrelenting onslaught of social media, most of us feel there is a need to perform and if … [Read more...] about Top 5 Things People Do To Relieve Stress: Do They Really Work?
How to DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Commercial hand sanitizers have earned a bad name over the years for their triclosan content, that may disrupt hormones and contribute to resistant strains of bacteria.As moms, we understand the need to keep our hands clean at all times so the kids don’t catch bad bacteria, but most hand sanitizers do more harm than good. They’re also made of harsher components that aren’t … [Read more...] about How to DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Healthy and Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Disposable Menstrual Pads
Modern menstrual pads have definitely made the red days easier to manage, but they come with a price.An average woman uses over 16,000 pads in her whole lifetime – and think about this – the very first pad you’ve used on your first period is still floating around somewhere. Menstrual pads contain plastics that take more than one lifetime to break down, making them potent … [Read more...] about Healthy and Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Disposable Menstrual Pads
4 Health Reasons Why Taking A Vacation Isn’t Optional
In a country where we value high productivity, vacations almost seem like a luxury, a distraction from getting the job done. In fact, the average American employee takes only half of her eligible vacation time.Most people view taking vacations as optional because they are too busy trying to meet the high demands of a corporate job, or avoid criticism from coworkers … [Read more...] about 4 Health Reasons Why Taking A Vacation Isn’t Optional
3 Ways Fad Diets Ruin Your Finances
Maintaining a healthy diet for weight loss can take a big chunk off your finances, yes – but not as much as fad diets.In common logic, the shorter time you maintain a diet, the lesser the expense. However, in the real world, that’s not actually how it is.Fad diets become the fad that they are because they promise quick weight loss. While that may be true for many of … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Fad Diets Ruin Your Finances
6 Healthy Easter Treats For The Whole Family
Easter is here and you’re probably scouring for last minute healthy Easter treats that will be a blockbuster for the whole family.If you’re looking for a healthy shift from the sugary staples of this spring holiday, there are plenty of alternatives that are just as festive.Here are 6 healthy Easter treats for the whole family:Minions Easter EggsStep up on your … [Read more...] about 6 Healthy Easter Treats For The Whole Family
5 Ways To Strengthen Your Inner Life
Life can be truly crappy at times.More often than you’d like, life throws curveballs your way that just knocks you off balance and weakens your overall outlook in life. The immense stress builds up and takes a toll on not only your physical strength, but also your soul.But hear this – do not let your circumstance now dictate the life you have ahead of you. Chin up, … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Strengthen Your Inner Life
5 Tips To Prevent Hay Fever
Spring is here and it is beautiful. Dainty tulips are in bloom, and the autumn trees begin to grow back their leaves in varying shades of green.But spring isn’t as enjoyable for people with allergic rhinitis, or hay fever.Hay fever is caused by an allergic response to indoor or outdoor allergens such as pollen, pet dander, or dust mites. Some of us are too familiar with … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To Prevent Hay Fever
5 Steps To Garage Organization
Every household stores things in their garage they shouldn’t. It’s a practically a dumping ground for all kinds of things that have either become too worn down or you just simply ran out of indoor space.We are taking onboard the advice of professional organizers Lisa Mark of The Time Butler Professional Organizers, Donna Jumper from Jumpstart Organizing, and Mary Hoff from … [Read more...] about 5 Steps To Garage Organization
3 Major Benefits of Liquid Fasting
Liquid fasting is abstaining from solids for a period of time ranging from one to three days. Usual substitutes to solid foods include fresh fruit and vegetable juices, water, herbal teas, and broths.Here are 3 major benefits of going on a liquid fast:1. Improved organ functionFresh fruit and vegetable juices are abundant in easily digestible nutrients, including … [Read more...] about 3 Major Benefits of Liquid Fasting
7 Tricks To Get Your Picky Eaters To Eat Veggies
Children and vegetables don’t go very well together.It’s probably the next most stressful thing about parenting next to bedtime.While there is no exact magic formula to get your picky eaters to eat veggies, there are practical tricks to get your little gremlins to eat their greens.Here are 7 tricks to get your picky eaters to eat veggies:1. Don’t Give Them … [Read more...] about 7 Tricks To Get Your Picky Eaters To Eat Veggies
6 Reasons Why Having Pets Improves Our Quality of Life
It’s National Pet Day!Pets do not only make great companions and supply us with our daily dose of cuteness, they also help improve our quality of life!Here are 6 reasons why having pets improve our quality of life:1. Pets help reduce stressPets beg to be petted, obviously. This simple act of stroking your pets’ fur or feathers stimulates your body to release a … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why Having Pets Improves Our Quality of Life
Keeping Baby Stuff Germ-Free: A Cleaning Guide
If you’re a parent, you know that having a baby is messy business – like, literally.While it is a chore to keep repeatedly cleaning baby stuff, as parents, we also cannot afford to do it haphazardly and risk introducing harmful bacteria to our newborns and toddlers.Here is the an easy cleaning guide to keeping baby stuff germ-free:Stuffed AnimalsYour … [Read more...] about Keeping Baby Stuff Germ-Free: A Cleaning Guide
A No-Frills Guide For Women With Bald Spots
It is completely normal for women to lose a small amount of hair each day, and there are some tips you can follow to prevent excessive hair loss.However, if you’re losing too much hair to the point of getting bald spots or extreme thinning, it may be time to get checked for female pattern baldness.The normal range of hair loss varies from 50 to 100 hair strands a day, … [Read more...] about A No-Frills Guide For Women With Bald Spots
4 Ways To Prevent Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are often a source of insecurity among women of all ages and sizes.Skin stretches to accommodate changes in body size including puberty, pregnancy, and muscle gain. If the skin stretches too quickly though, the elastic tissues and collagen in the skin may break, resulting in stretch marks.Stretch marks usually appear as purple, pink, or red lines. As time … [Read more...] about 4 Ways To Prevent Stretch Marks
6 Steps To Dealing With Your Child Being Bullied
We see it in the news and in real life itself, bullying is real and it could happen (or have already happened) to our children.When your child is being bullied, it’s hard to do anything else except want to put a stop to it as soon as possible.Bullying is a real social problem and your child needs the support of his family.The answer isn’t storming to your child’s … [Read more...] about 6 Steps To Dealing With Your Child Being Bullied
5 Reasons Letting Go Of Grudges Is Good For You
The great Gandhi once said, “Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.”To forgive and let go of painful wounds inflicted by someone else takes a lot of courage. Our self-preserving human nature will guard that anger until we are able to pay them back for the hurt they did us.While your reasons behind the grudge may be valid, cuddling those negative emotions … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Letting Go Of Grudges Is Good For You
7 Easy Hacks To A More Sleep-Friendly Bedroom
Are you running out of sheep to count and still cannot fall asleep?Your bedroom could be the reason of your insomnia.One of the tips to beat insomnia is to create a conducive sleeping environment.Here are 7 easy hacks to a more sleep-friendly bedroom:1. Close the drapesA dark environment will help you sleep better. Turn down the lights and close the drapes … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Hacks To A More Sleep-Friendly Bedroom
9 Bright Ideas To Revamp Boring Bathrooms
There’s nothing like lazy hot showers or warm soaks in the tub after a long, tiring day at work.It would even be more enjoyable if our bathrooms looked like the luxurious ones at posh hotels or spas.Well, there are ways you can make small changes to your boring bath without breaking the bank, and still making a big difference in your bathroom’s overall style … [Read more...] about 9 Bright Ideas To Revamp Boring Bathrooms
5 Home Remedies For Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are one of the more common issues older women often feel self-conscious about.Varicose veins develop when small valves within your veins located in your lower extremities weaken. These valves are responsible for preventing blood backflow through the veins, and weak valves cause blood to pool in the veins. This is what precipitates the appearance of purple or … [Read more...] about 5 Home Remedies For Varicose Veins
OCD vs OCPD: Know The Difference
OCD and OCPD are two mental health conditions that are usually mistaken for one another. But they are actually two very different disorders with their own unique set of symptoms and treatment plans.Here’s a quick rundown on these mental health issues and how to tell the difference between OCD and OCPD:Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)SymptomsPatients with … [Read more...] about OCD vs OCPD: Know The Difference
8 Tips To Get Your Kids To Keep Their Bedrooms Clean
Once you have kids, you’ll probably never see your house spot-free ever again...but there is actually a way to get your kids to keep their bedrooms clean.Such is life, but you don’t have to be miserable about it.That’s just how kids are and they’ll grow up before you know it and you’ll miss them running around and messing up everything they touch.However, you can … [Read more...] about 8 Tips To Get Your Kids To Keep Their Bedrooms Clean
5 Reasons To Breathe Your Way To A Healthier You
Breathing is so natural that we don’t even need to think about it but did you know you can breathe your way to a healthier you?Are you mindful of how you breathe? Take a slow, deep breath through your nose. Let your chest expand, let the air fill your lungs, and slowly exhale through your mouth. It feels good, doesn’t it?Not only does deep breathing feel good, it’s also … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons To Breathe Your Way To A Healthier You
Happy Nails: The Perfect Nail Colors For Every Season
A simple and relatively inexpensive way to keep up with the trends is getting nail colors for every season!Applying nail polish is an all-year-round fashion statement you can make whether you’re out for a casual fall lunch out, a winter ball, a summer beach escapade, or a spring formal. It instantly adds beauty and poise to any outfit!The key to having beautiful nails … [Read more...] about Happy Nails: The Perfect Nail Colors For Every Season
7 Home Remedies for Psoriasis
Although there is no cure, there are several remedies for Psoriasis - a lifelong skin condition where your immune system overproduces skin cells resulting in red, scaly patches that can develop anywhere on the body.These natural treatment options work best when used alongside medical treatment, so consult your doctor first before trying any of the recommendations in this … [Read more...] about 7 Home Remedies for Psoriasis
What You Need To Know About Root Canals
If you recently visited your dentist and been told that you need a root canal, here’s everything you need to know before getting one and what to expect during the procedure.What is a root canal?A root canal is a dental procedure done to “preserve” a dead tooth, much like mummification – taking a dead pharaoh and stuffing him to preserve his body. But it won’t bring him … [Read more...] about What You Need To Know About Root Canals
5 Important Benefits Of Core Strength
When we talk about the core, we’re not just referring to ripped, toned six-pack abs. Although, yes they look good, but they are not all there is to core strengthening.Slaying in a bikini and rocking a summer-ready bod isn’t the only reason why you should be paying more attention to your torso.Your core is your body’s powerhouse. It houses your internal organs and your … [Read more...] about 5 Important Benefits Of Core Strength
How Changes in Seasons Affect Your Mood
It’s springtime once again - a welcome change from the previous cold winter months that probably got a few of us down with the “winter blues.”But is there really such a thing as “winter blues?”The short answer is YES.The long answer is this: science actually supports that we are more likely to feel down during the cooler months, and we will tell you why … [Read more...] about How Changes in Seasons Affect Your Mood
What You Should Know When Taking Steroid Medications
Corticosteroid medications are used to treat many medical conditions such as asthma, rashes, and lupus. Although beneficial, these drugs also carry serious side effects, so you need to work with your prescribing physician to make sure the benefits far outweigh its risks.When prescribed in doses exceeding your body’s normal levels, steroid medications may suppress … [Read more...] about What You Should Know When Taking Steroid Medications
5 Activities To Overcome Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder affects almost 13% of the US population. SAD affects people in a way that they find it difficult to make and maintain friendships, finding jobs and maintaining careers, finding life partners, and even making it through the trivial everyday things of life.This anxiety disorder can be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy and/or medications. … [Read more...] about 5 Activities To Overcome Social Anxiety
6 Natural Care Tips For Sweaty Pits
Nearly 8 million people in the US suffer from excessive sweating, or medically known as hyperhidrosis. However, no one talks about it because they consider it too embarrassing - more than dandruff, acne, or even obesity.This condition causes persistent and excessive sweating in the groin, feet, hands, and underarms. It is quite frustrating to not be able to wear … [Read more...] about 6 Natural Care Tips For Sweaty Pits