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Water for the Body and Soul: How to Drink More of It!

Body

We all spend a lot of time worrying about our spiritual condition, cooking up more and more convoluted rationalizations for why we feel terrible all the time. And there are a lot of interesting and useful answers to be found.

But even if you acknowledge that the body and the mind are connected and that activities such as yoga or walking can exercise the spirit as much as the muscles, you may be overlooking some of the simpler stuff that can make life nicer. [Read more…] about Water for the Body and Soul: How to Drink More of It!

Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

Body, Nutrition

According to the CDC, 30 million Americans are currently suffering from some form of diabetes. Many, however, are unaware of what diabetes actually is, and how hard it can be to manage the condition during the holiday season.

Diabetes is a disorder of the human metabolism, or the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. There are in fact three main types: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Only about five percent of all people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes, meaning most of those who are diagnosed will have either type 2 diabetes due to a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle, or gestational diabetes that can develop during pregnancy. [Read more…] about Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

Three Ways to Improve Your Mental Health Everyday

Mental Health, Mind

Modern life comes with its own unique and often strange pressures. As we invented and became the top predator, human’s left nature’s traditional structure behind, along with the physical perils associated with it. However, leaving these external worries behind seems to have opened the door for more internalised problems – mental health.

Statistically, one in four adults will go through some form of mental illness each year in the UK. Suicide is currently the leading cause of death in 20-34-year-olds. This is particularly prominent in men who are three times more likely to commit suicide, for example, research reveals that 84 men take their own lives each week. [Read more…] about Three Ways to Improve Your Mental Health Everyday

Lessons from Movember & No-Shave November

Mental Health, Mind

Every November, millions of men around the world grow out their facial hair as part of Movember or No-Shave November. These charities help raise awareness for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, suicide, and colorectal cancer.

The goal is to get men talking and educated on these issues, as well as raising money for charity. Even if you’re not participating, there are still plenty of lessons and knowledge that you can take away from these movements. [Read more…] about Lessons from Movember & No-Shave November

United Plates – Just How Healthy are America’s Favourite Dishes?

Body, Nutrition

America isn’t exactly known for its healthy cuisine. The United States has somewhat of a reputation for unnaturally large portions of unhealthy food. But America is made up of 50 states. Amica International thought it would be unfair to write all American cuisine off as unhealthy without digging a little deeper.

So in response, they’ve taken a food tour of the United States and had a closer look at each state’s favourite dish. They’ve then crunched the numbers to find out which state has the healthiest dish. [Read more…] about United Plates – Just How Healthy are America’s Favourite Dishes?