Ways of Controlling and Managing Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a serious complication caused by nerve damage, results in numbness, weakness, and or pain. The numbness is either felt in the hands or the feet. This complication can be quite disabling and can affect how the rest of the body’s organs function. In most cases, it occurs because of diabetes. But it can…
Healthy Lifestyle Actions to Reduce and Manage Stress
We all experience stress at different points of our careers and personal lives, and it’s not necessarily always a bad thing. Positive stress may help build resilience and confidence. Moderate levels of stress may even boost our problem-solving skills and motivate us to work harder. Even though some measures of stress may be healthy, we…
Vacation Is Good For The Heart
A new medical study from Syracuse University led by Bryce Hruska and Brooks Gump revealed the tangible heart-protective effects of going on vacation. We all “feel” the benefits of vacation, but are yet to fully understand the underlying mechanisms behind the health benefits. To assess the health of the participants the researchers monitored markers for metabolic…
Starting A Personal Wellness Journey At Home
If you are ready to start your personal wellness journey, the best place to do so is to start at home. This way, you will be held accountable and be able to create more wellness in your everyday life. A personal wellness journey has to be about more than just one goal or intention. It…
Getting Fit at Home
I don’t recall ever coming across someone who doesn’t want to be fit, but some people lazy around the idea because they probably want fast results without putting in any real effort. Such a person will come up with excuses like, “I’ll start on Monday; it’s too hot (or cold) outside; I have a hectic…
Yoga: 5 Unexpected Health Benefits of It
Learn how the health benefits of doing yoga can help you reach your personal health and wellness goals.
Managing Stress and Anxiety During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Our bodies are designed to react to anything that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain, i.e., stress. Stress can be positive, say when it helps you complete a project at the required time, and negative when it’s out of control and lands you into a state of depression, substance abuse, etc. It’s very normal for…
Top 5 Sugar Shockers
Surprising foods you never knew were loaded with sugar When it comes to sweet treats like doughnuts, cakes, and cookies, it’s pretty obvious that they’re loaded with sugar. But what about the not-so-obvious foods? Health professionals agree that we need to use more discretion when consuming certain foods. Reading nutrition labels, checking ingredients and doing,…
How Effective Are Natural Beauty Products to Your Skin?
I remember my first day of high school when my mother walked me into the bathroom and told me to take off all my makeup. I protested but she was insistent. Thirty minutes later, I walked out of the bathroom with a bare face and my skin felt so smooth and fresh. Women spend a…
House of Cards: Diffusing Domestic Tension in the Pandemic
For many of us, the pandemic has represented not only a time of isolation but also a time of friction. Spending so much time at home with our loved ones often puts a strain on relationships, resulting in arguments, fallout, and sometimes even breakups. If you’re struggling with any of the above, you may need…
