Health & Fitness

Did you start out the New Year with a resolution to live a healthier life? After several weeks of holiday eating, our bodies sure can use a break from the larger portions and all those sweets! If you live in the north like I do, the grey weather and long dark days can make us …

Before we get stuck in, though, let’s just remind ourselves of the evidence that stress, particularly chronic stress, does make us ill.  Many people, particularly people with no interest in reading about this kind of thing, often write off stress as “all in the mind” but it’s not as simple as that. The evidence that …

So you’ve seen the advantages of a green smoothie cleanse all over social media and want to try it for yourself. You look for green smoothie recipes on the internet and are unsure if they will work for you. What does it taste like? What’s the best way to get started? Is it going to …

Humans have known honey for thousands of years and it has been a staple in the human diet since then. The benefits of honey have been touted everywhere from ancient history to clinical trials in modern society. Honey also has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, and has been shown to speed up growth of body tissues …

If you’re weary of having high cholesterol and the risk of developing heart disease in the future, you should seriously consider becoming a vegetarian. A vegetarian diet can help you not only cut your cholesterol and saturated fat intake, but it can also minimize your chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Avoid being one of …

Green tea is regarded as one of the world’s healthiest beverages. Besides water, there would be no healthier and lower calorie way to add fluids to the body. You’ve certainly heard many stories regarding Green Tea and Weight Loss, but there are a slew of other advantages that most people overlook or are completely unaware …

Did you know that eating leafy green vegetables can help you not only stay healthy and reduce risk of disease, but give you tons of energy as well? Natural green vegetables can also help you regenerate and stay healthy. Therefore, it is more than reasonable to integrate green leafy vegetables into the diet. Leafy green …

Counseling can be very effective for many people who want to address issues that are holding them back, overcome their anxiety, gain greater self-awareness and make life-changing improvements. During COVID-19 pandemic most of us got stuck at our home. Unfortunately, this does not mean that our anxieties, relationship problems, stress, and bad habits suddenly disappear. …

While swollen facial skin, especially around the eyes, lips, cheeks, nose and forehead can be quite visible during pregnancy, many women don’t realize why they experience these symptoms. Some causes of swelling during pregnancy include; hormonal changes, increased blood volume, increased body weight, enlarged breasts, increased lymphatic flow and fluid retention. What Causes Swelling During …

Not being able to sleep comfortably is one of the most frustrating things a person may go through. Inability to fall asleep, tossing and turning under the sheets, getting up too early, or not feeling well rested in the morning can all have a significant impact on your body and mind. Medications, either over-the-counter or …