Meditation is a powerful psychosomatic exercise, which influences both body and mind. It relieves stress, assuages anxiety, clears the mind, and calms the body. But more importantly, meditation cultivates focus and patience. It increases the distance between emotion and response, allowing practitioners to control and mediate their reactions to everyday highs and … [Read more...]
Health
What are antioxidants and are they good for us?
From pomegranates to bio yogurt drinks, there are now a lot of food products which claim to have large amounts of ‘healthy’ antioxidants as part of their ingredients list. Antioxidants, as a word, has been given a wider audience and reputation over the last few years thanks to increased media coverage and adverts which hint that consuming food with this magical ingredient will … [Read more...]
What To Do If Someone Is Poisoned By A Pesticide
Help! Someone has just been poisoned by a pesticide. First aid needs to be provided right away since minutes can count when a poisoning has occurred. Anyone that works or lives on a farm needs to be especially aware of these signs and symptoms of a pesticide poisoning. This can get tricky, but, since symptoms can vary from one person to another. They may show up immediately … [Read more...]
How Participating in Medical Trials Can Be Good for You
It’s an odd thought, that giving yourself to science while still alive can be a good thing to do. Of course there is the altruistic argument: do something good that could benefit others before it benefits you. But it’s not the only reason why participating in clinical testing could be good for you. What are Medical Trials? Every medicine, be it a complex … [Read more...]
Healthy Thinking, Situations, and Relationships
Many people are concerned with their health today. There is a lot of talk about exercise, eating healthy, and taking additional supplements to keep us healthy. Being healthy is not only a physical concern but a mental and emotional one as well. It is important to have healthy relationships in our lives and to keep stress at a minimum. by photostock Stress is a normal part of … [Read more...]
Future of Healthcare {Infographic}
Technology has changed a lot about our world and greatly improved many things, such as the way we work and communicate. But have you ever thought about the way it could improve the way that you go to the doctor? Researchers say it's possible through a combination of data-collection technology and diagnostic devices. The future of healthcare may not lie in the hands of a doctor, … [Read more...]
When It May Be Time to Reach Out For Help
Addiction is a tricky thing for anything to deal with and sometimes it can be tough to tell the difference between enjoying something and becoming dependent on it. Today we thought we would take a few moments of your time to help you better tell the difference. Addiction has a way of popping up out of the blue and unless you are prepared and know what kinds of things to look … [Read more...]
How to Stay Fit and Healthy Without the Cost
There are countless excuses for not exercising or eating right. One of the most popular justifications is that exercise and health food are just too expensive. And this can be true. Gym memberships, personal trainers, organic produce, dietary supplements, and even running shoes can be remarkably expensive. The health and fitness industry is a multi billion-pound industry in … [Read more...]
Dealing With Addiction: Finding The Best Treatments
Addiction can come in different forms and impact lives in a variety of ways, often profoundly and detrimentally, though they can be successfully treated. Addiction to a mind-altering substance is one of the most common forms of addiction. There are different forms of treatment to successfully treat drug addiction depending on the individual needs. Criteria for … [Read more...]
Tapping Your Holiday Stress Away
The holidays can be a difficult time of year for some people. In addition to the everyday responsibilities, your list of things to do around the holidays can be made even longer and make most people overwhelmed and anxious. It can also be a time filled with sadness and depression for those without friends or family. Tapping is a powerful and easy to learn technique that … [Read more...]