Mudras or hand gestures are finger and hand formations that are said to encourage certain energy paths. This is done in an effort to bring higher awareness and healing when the gesture is held for a longer period of time. Every finger is a representation of a natural element. When […]
According to positive psychology research, gratitude is tightly linked to happiness. By being grateful, people can open up their hearts for more positive feelings, remember the good moments, better their health, make strong connections, and deal with challenges. Gratitude is a word derived from Gratia, the Latin word for graciousness, […]
Most people know about the emotional signs of depression; however, plenty of individuals struggling with extreme sadness or depression also deal with chronic aches and some other physical symptoms. Depression isn’t only in the head. In fact, this condition can lead to actual changes in the body like slower digestion […]
Reiki is a technique of energy healing that encourages relaxation, decreases stress, and alleviates anxiety. All of this is done through the simple gesture of a gentle touch. The practitioners of this technique deliver energy using their hands to the body of the other person. This touch is said to […]
The cravings for food are the worst enemy of those trying to lose weight. These cravings are uncontrollable needs for some foods and they’re stronger than normal hunger. The foods that people crave vary; however, the most commonly craved foods are junk foods and foods rich in sugar. Cravings are […]
Cold showers are showers that involve showering with a water temperature that’s lower than 70 degrees F. Showering with cold water may be good for the health. Namely, water therapy also known as hydrotherapy has long been used to use the body’s ability to adapt to harsher conditions. Consequently, the […]
The foods and drinks we consume influence numerous parts of our health, including our risk of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart illness, and cancer. Cancer development is one of the diseases which is majorly affected by our diet. Plenty of foods out there contain compounds that may reduce the […]
Binge eating disorder or BED is one of the most common eating problems in the US. BED isn’t only about food, but it’s a psychological condition too. Those who have it usually need a treatment plan by a medical professional in order to treat it. People with BED struggle with […]
Humans need sleep to survive. Sleep is when our body repairs itself and major biological functions are takin place. Adults need between seven and eight hours of sleep every night. However, there are cases when external factors can disrupt our sleep quality. When this happens and we don’t get any […]
Our teeth are our “business cards”. They can reveal much about our social status, hygiene, and health. A pearly white smile is often associated with wealth, care, and health. Our teeth can also tell a lot about our gender, personality, age, etc. Sometimes, our teeth can also reveal some of […]