Health Journal

General Wellbeing ·
Try This Advice from a Student to Focus Better in the Workplace
Students are well aware they need to focus in order to get good grades. Working adults don’t share that incentive, which can lead to lower productivity in the office. With school years far in the past, many adults lose touch...
Fall · General Wellbeing ·
What Does Your Family's Back-to-School Prep List Look Like?
Pencils, binders, notebooks—these school supplies are essential to help your kid succeed in the classroom. But markers and colored pencils aren’t the only things that belong on your back-to-school prep list. Parents should start thinking about what kids need from...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet ·
8 Reasons to Consider Cutting Coffee from Your Routine
Coffee is what keeps most people going throughout the day. Some have become so dependent on coffee, they’re convinced they can’t function without it. Not only is it possible to live without coffee, but a caffeine-free diet offers many health...
General Wellbeing · Supplements ·
Keep Your Mind & Memory Sharp with Nootropic Herbs & Mushrooms
Many people feel like their minds could use a boost. They experience brain fog at work, and it’s becoming harder to recall information from a week ago. While coffee can kickstart your day, it often leads to an afternoon crash...
General Wellbeing · Meditation · Stress & Anxiety ·
Try These 4 Mindfulness Exercises For Children
Do your children seem lost in the clouds? Kids have a lot to think about these days, especially with the increasing pressure to get straight As and fill their schedules with extracurricular activities. All these expectations can pile on the...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet ·
8 Health Benefits of Chocolate
Chocolate is usually treated like a guilty pleasure. It’s easy to go overboard on this sweet treat, which has led some people to swear it off altogether. But despite the fat and sugar content, chocolate deserves a spot in everyone’s...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet · Supplements ·
What's In Your Smoothie for National Smoothie Day?
Smoothies are refreshing summer treats that can suit anyone’s unique tastes. You can choose your very own blend of fruits, vegetables, proteins and sweeteners to make a delicious concoction! It’s easy to dump a bunch of ingredients into your blender...
General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
Achieve Your Goals More Effectively with a Supportive Network
Many hurdles stand between you and the goal. Your biggest challenge could be a lack of direction, negative self-talk or something else entirely. Since it’s your goal, you may feel as if these challenges are yours to tackle alone. But...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet ·
Why Do B Vitamin Deficiencies Happen?
B vitamin deficiencies slowly settle in over time. People who are deficient might grow so accustomed to the symptoms, they hardly notice a problem is going on at all! Fatigue, brain fog and weakness is commonplace. It’s important to listen...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet · Supplements ·
How Medicinal Mushrooms Are Different from Grocery Store Mushrooms
Many people make the mistake of grouping mushrooms under one big category. But the truth is, not all mushrooms are created equal. Some are found in the produce aisle while others are only available in supplement form. Mushrooms that sit...
Fitness · General Wellbeing ·
Does the Exercise Industry Set Us Up for Failure?
It’s no secret that many have failed on their fitness journeys. They set out to become a marathon runner or body builder or simply to drop a few pounds. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority lapses back into a sedentary lifestyle quickly....
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet · Winter ·
Celebrate Hot Chocolate Day the Healthy Way!
Everyone’s favorite unofficial holiday is right around the corner: Hot Chocolate Day! January 31st is the one day out of the whole year when you get to indulge in a mug of hot cocoa and not feel guilty about it....
General Wellbeing · Self Care · Stress & Anxiety ·
Why Mind & Body Harmony is More Than Just a Tagline
“Mind and body harmony” is often a mantra that’s written across home décor and posters in yoga studios, but few have stopped to wonder what the phrase means and whether it’s actually attainable. Simply put, one reaches mind and body...
General Wellbeing ·
10 Easy Wellness Rituals to Realize Your New Year’s Resolution
Everyone starts the new year strong with some type of resolution. But by the time February rolls around, that resolution might have fallen by the wayside. The main reason people don’t stick to their new year’s resolutions is because the...
Aging · General Wellbeing ·
Healthy Aging From Inside-Out and Top-to-Toe
At some point, we all become acquainted with the signs of aging. Wrinkles, sagging skin, stiff joints, high blood pressure, shorter memory…the list goes on. Aging is often viewed as a detriment to our health. It’s not a disease, rather...
General Wellbeing · Sexual Health ·
Honey, I’m Too Tired: How Energy Levels Affect Sex
If you’re like most couples, your relationship started off hot and heavy. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, you or your partner’s libido might have begun to decline. It’s easy to point fingers at one another and assign blame. But before...
General Wellbeing · Winter ·
Show Off Smooth & Healthy Lips During Cold (Sore) Season
Most people are well acquainted with the dreaded cold sore and know the pain of that initial itch all too well. By the next morning, you’ve woken up with an unsightly blister on your lip—just in time to lead that...
General Wellbeing · Pain Management · Self Care ·
Why “I Need a Massage” is a Truer Statement Than You Realize
Long hours at work and stressful daily tasks take their toll. Eventually, we all reach a point where we throw up our hands and exclaim, “I need a massage!” This statement rings true for nearly everyone, yet few understand what...
General Wellbeing ·
7 All-Natural Coffee Alternatives (and Why You Should Try Them)
Coffee makers have become a kitchen staple. However, despite its widespread popularity, coffee is far from the best way to wake up every morning. Coffee drinkers are all too familiar with the jitters and energy crashes that follow their daily...
Concentration · General Wellbeing · Kids ·
Back to School - Calming Support for Challenging Times
Since the school year started, many parents have experienced a scenario that’s all too common. The phone rings, and the caller ID says it’s from your child’s school. Their teacher is on the other end of the line explaining that...
Fitness · General Wellbeing · Meditation ·
7 Physical and Mental Benefits of Daily Yoga
Inexperienced wannabe yogis often shy away from the practice because they have no clue where to start. It doesn’t help that many people’s perception of yoga involves complicated poses that take years to perfect. Sure, well-practiced individuals can pull off...