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Why Losing Weight Is Harder than Ever

Body, Movement & Fitness, Nutrition

Everyone, at one time or another, began a weight loss plan. Sticking to it and succeeding is another story altogether. But all agree that in these times, it’s getting harder to lose weight than ever before. There have been studies that show why, given the same diets and physical activities, it’s still harder to shed off the pounds today than it was a generation or two ago. This change has been attributed to pollution, additives in food, our shifting times for meals, technology and a number of other reasons. [Read more…] about Why Losing Weight Is Harder than Ever

Originally posted on June 14, 2016 @ 5:44 am

Beat Depression With These Natural Treatments [Infographic]

Body, Mental Health, Mind, Natural Medicine

No one who has ever been clinically depressed would wish the same thing on another person. It’s a pit that has a potential to swallow you forever, and, even when it’s been treated, depressive thoughts can still come and go throughout your life.

With 350 million people in the world affected by some sort of depression, it is no wonder we are on a seemingly endless quest to find ways to cure, beat, or at least ease depression. It’s not a one-size-fits-all deal – sufferers of depression have a wide range of choices.

Related: 5 Unusual Ways to Beat Depression

For some, medication is what works. Others need only talk therapy or some other form of therapy. A combination of both usually works better.

Then there are the natural treatments which have been proven to alleviate the effects of depression. [Read more…] about Beat Depression With These Natural Treatments [Infographic]

Originally posted on May 31, 2016 @ 8:30 am

The Disadvantages of Tea

Body, Nutrition

Wait – isn’t tea a healthy drink? At the very least, it is healthier than coffee, right? Everyone knows that.

It is common knowledge – backed up by science – that tea has a lot of health benefits.

  • It has anti-cancer properties.
  • It boosts your immune system.
  • It helps you focus and concentrate.
  • It helps relieve stress.
  • It tastes good, making you feel good. 🙂

So, how did the topic of disadvantages of tea come up?

Because there are some downsides to tea. [Read more…] about The Disadvantages of Tea

Originally posted on May 12, 2016 @ 8:30 am

5 Daily Rituals to Reduce Stress and Maximize Happiness

Body, Spirit

Stress is a normal aspect of the daily grind. A tough workload, relationship problems, money problems; stress is always just around the corner.

Fortunately, there are also countless ways to reduce stress and develop a more positive outlook. This involves shifting your focus away from the daily stressors and into the bits of happiness that often go unnoticed. [Read more…] about 5 Daily Rituals to Reduce Stress and Maximize Happiness

Originally posted on May 12, 2016 @ 6:02 am

How the Right Community Can Boost Your Weight Loss

Body

Like a lot of college kids who are away from home for the first time, I let myself go during my four years on campus. Taking advantage of my newfound freedom (and comprehensive meal plan!), I stayed up late, frequented local pizzerias and burger joints, and didn’t do much to make up for the fact that I was no longer playing high school sports.

By graduation day, the damage was evident: I was 20 pounds heavier and would have gotten lapped by my younger, teenage self in a timed mile. In pictures from that day, I look happy but also a little cherubic, if you know what I mean. A few months later, once I was out in the “real world” and had managed to find a job, I committed myself to getting back into shape. [Read more…] about How the Right Community Can Boost Your Weight Loss

Originally posted on April 26, 2016 @ 8:30 am

7 Fun Ways to Improve Your Memory

Body, Mind

Do you have 10 copies of your house keys because you always forget them? Do you have to run around the house looking for your car keys in the morning? How about remembering names? Are you simply “bad with names”?

Maybe you’re suffering from memory loss.

5 Tips for Improving Focus & Your Mind

Some of us are naturally forgetful, some become forgetful due to age or a medical issue. Additionally, people who have had general anesthesia may suffer from memory loss.

Whatever the reason may be, there are ways you can improve your memory. If you don’t have a serious condition, these memory improvement techniques can help. [Read more…] about 7 Fun Ways to Improve Your Memory

Originally posted on April 21, 2016 @ 8:30 am