Real Wellness
Do you crave a warm shower each day to help you relax? The truth is, most of us think the health benefits of showering come from a warm shower, when turning the temperature down is actually highly therapeutic. Although it may not seem appealing at first, swapping out a few warm showers a week with […]
Fad diets and quick fixes. With so many options circulating the internet, there’s one thing that’s certain: there are no shortcuts to the discipline required to lose weight. However, there are many evidence-based choices that can help us achieve our goals. Modifying our diets, adding spices to dishes, drinking green tea and adding strength training […]
Many women nowadays are wearing yoga pants on a regular basis. Not only are they extremely comfy, but they compliment body shape as well. Multiple stores are well known for their yoga pants such as the very popular Lululemon, Athleta and Nike. Yoga pants are not only worn for yoga today, but for grocery shopping […]
Dairy-free milk found in grocery stores is far from fresh and far from healthy. Some include genetically-modified ingredients, additives like carrageenan, or may be packed with artificial vitamins that are not processed by your body the same way as natural sources of vitamins and minerals. Let’s face it, you are not getting what you paid […]
The overwhelming amount of options on bread shelves at the supermarket can make it hard to separate healthy bread from unhealthy bread. The healthiest breads are made with whole grains, high in fiber, low in added sugar, and free from unnecessary additives. But with so many brands claiming to be “whole grain,” or “heart healthy”, […]
Everyone has their own opinion of what the female body should look like. Society and the media often exhibit women that are thin as the ideal womanly figure. This causes many women to try and conform to what society sees as the perfect woman. Over time, society has shifted time and again on what the […]
If you have had a heart attack and worry about sexual activity triggering another, you may be able to cast those troubles aside. A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology revealed that sexual activity is not a risk factor for further cardiac arrests. The study reviewed 536 people with heart […]
To feel your best, you should seek to re-commit to good sleep practices. The most crucial way to improving your sleep is to prioritize it. Frequently, rest is put on the back burner because of other obligations. However, you must get quality sleep. Poor sleep habits can lead to poor concentration, problems communicating with co-workers, […]
While medical marijuana has been acknowledged as a complementary treatment to manage the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, only recently have scientists begun to analyze its potential for treating cancer directly. Marijuana has been used medicinally for at least 3,000 years, and probably longer. Having originated in Central Asia, it was only incorporated into […]
Many believe that the order you are born in affects your personality. By birth order I mean the oldest, middle, youngest or only child. Seems pretty obvious right that this could affect your personality right? But others argue it may not have any impact on your personality, they believe it depends on family size and environment. Here […]
