We always hear the buzz word “self care,” but how do many of us actually follow through when it comes to caring for ourselves? These days, we’re so preoccupied with life’s to-do’s that it’s more important than ever to ensure you give yourself a little TLC too. These are 4 self-care tips you can do right now.
Take a bath. Don’t overcomplicate things: run some how water and sit still, even for five minutes, and just soak… and breathe. If you want to take it next-level, add some bubbles, essential oils, a candle, and maybe even some lighthearted reading material.…
Yellow and juicy, with sometimes sour and sometimes bitter-sweet taste, fresh aroma and amazing properties. Lemon, the fruit of the citrus family, is associated with many different uses in our everyday life, because it is not only used for cooking and desserts, but also as a disinfectant-cleanser, as an aromatic ingredient in beauty products and perfumes, and also as a therapeutic medicine. But are they really as beneficial as they are touted? The answer is yes and a lot of them.
The widespread use of lemons has led to confusion about their nutritional value, with many wellness techniques circulating around…
“I am cancer-free! Tears of joy!”
Dina Zulueta, a wife, mother, yoga teacher, mindfulness meditation teacher, and prime mover of the Save the Trees Coalition based in Pampanga, shared her message of joy with matching happy and crying emojis on Wednesday, March 15, after receiving positive results from her positron emission tomography (PET) scan.
It marked the second time she overcame a life-threatening medical situation posed by cancer.
Dina’s first bout occurred in 2000 when she had been diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma.
Her youngest daughter was just 10 months old at the time, and her initial response was, “Hindi…
Scheurer Health is making its way to classrooms across the Upper Thumb to help fight childhood obesity. Through games and activities, Scheurer staff members are teaching first-, third- and fifth-graders how to take better care of themselves.
“The kids really love it when we come in, and they get super excited because it helps break up their day,” said Scheurer Health and Wellness Advocate Ben Zaleski, who recently taught an eight-week class at Owendale-Gagetown Area Schools.
Zaleski and his colleagues teach a “5210” program, which stands for the amount of time people should spend doing certain activities. According to this…
Love a good, fiery chili pepper? Nutritionists explain all the reasons they love you back.
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For some people, spicy food is a way of life, with every culinary experience aimed at finding the most delicious, fiery foods. Most cultural cuisines offer at least one dish or condiment that will make a bead of sweat drop from your forehead with every bite, many of them thanks to the use of spicy chili peppers—whether it’s North African harissa, Mexican salsa, or Korean gochujang.
We know that it’s delicious, but is spicy food good for you? Without giving too much away,…
Share on PinterestRecent research provides growing evidence that the Mediterranean diet can improve key aspects of health and increase longevity. FreshSplash/Getty Images
The Mediterranean diet has been named the top diet by US News & World Report for six consecutive years.
Experts say the diet, which prioritizes produce, lean or plant-based proteins, and healthy fats, deserves praise.
A growing body of evidence suggests that the diet has a large number of potential health benefits.
The Mediterranean diet has been named No. 1 on the US News & World Report’s Best Diets for the last six years and health experts say…
The older we get, the greater our interest in staying healthy, fit and strong.
Not surprisingly, this has given birth to an industry that caters to longevity, filled with bold promises of extended life and happiness for seniors.
Often, products are loosely regulated and touted by studies conducted by manufacturers or sponsors.
So where can we find the Fountain of Youth? Read on.
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Named one of the healthiest diets in the world for six years in a row, the Mediterranean diet is abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and healthy fats. It features fish and poultry—lean protein sources—over red meat. Red wine is consumed regularly but in moderate amounts.
Research suggests that the benefits of this eating pattern are many: improved outcomes for intentional weight loss, better management of blood glucose (sugar) levels and reduced risk of cognitive decline, to name a few. The Mediterranean diet has also been associated with reduced levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart attacks, strokes…