Jun
13
Do you remember how it felt when you were a kid, skipping through life without a care in the world? Your biggest worry was should you watch Popeye or Bugs Bunny afterschool. When your parents took you to the candy store you became giddy and happy. Things seemed so simple, because you did not have all of that nervous energy also known as anxiety. Read more
May
28
There are several simple mistakes that we make which contribute to poor digestion. A healthy digestive system plays a key role in a healthy lifestyle. Almost all of our bodily functions take advantage of the nutrients that the digestive system provides. Therefore, if our digestive system is not properly functioning, then a wide array of other bodily functions may be negatively affected. So here are a few simple mistakes that we make which contribute to poor digestion. Read more
Oct
26
Ergonomic Exercises
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Even if you sit at a desk all day long, you no longer have a reason for being out of shape. UCLA Ergonomics has a set of exercises to help with total body, upper body, posture and office stretching. Each section offers easy to following stretching exercises complete with images demonstrating the move. Explore the rest of the site to find more helpful instructions to make your office space more ergonomic.
Oct
4
Habits of Happy People
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According to this article, having a positive outlook can increase your life span by 7.5 years by minimizing the adverse affects of stress. This quick article on “How to Think” provides four quick pointers on how to think more positively.
Sep
29
How to reboot your lungs
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If you’re short on breath due to nervousness, try this opera-tested 4-step routine for “rebooting” your lungs.
Sep
18
8 Ways to Cancer-Proof Your Body
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This appears in Men’s Health but the eight strategies presented are of value to both genders. From nutrition to supplements to relaxation techniques, read this article to find out ways to reduce your cancer risk.
Jul
4
10 reasons to drink water
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I love lists. I find they are a great way to get across important information in an efficient way. Here’s the 10 list that caught my eye. Lack of adequate water makes us hungry, tired and gives us headaches. Here are 9 great reasons to keep chugging water:
Jul
3
Your Guide to Never Feeling Tired Again
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WebMD.com has a great list of helpful tips for fighting fatigue. Read about the how and when of eating, aromatherapy, exercise and other factors that affect how well you sleep at night. Also included are tips for fighting stress and fatigue during the day.
Apr
20
Foo Foo drinks are good for you
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Apparently the alcohol that laces fruity cocktails boosts the antioxidant power of the drink. Dr. Korakot Chanjirakul and scientists from the Kasetsart University in Thailand and the U.S. Department of Agriculture were trying to find ways to preserve the freshness of strawberries during storage. They found that applying alcohol to the fruit increased the antioxidant capacity.
Dr Frankie Phillips of the British Dietetic Association commented on the research by saying:
“This is an interesting piece of research and illustrates that the antioxidant capacity of berries can be enhanced by combining them with volatile substances such as alcohol. It’s well known that some preparation of fruit and veg can enhance the availability of nutrients and other plant chemicals including antioxidants.
Get your drink on!
Source: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture - “Natural volatile treatments increase free-radical scavenging capacity of strawberries and blackberries” Authors: K. Chanjirakul, S.Y. Wang, C.Y. Wang, J. Shiriphanich
Online article: Are fruity cocktails a healthy drink?