Nutrients are an important part of your health. They are compounds found in food, and are essential to human life. There are five major nutrients to that cannot be overlooked: carbohydrates, lipids (o...

It feels good when you partner with your spouse in everything you do. This includes getting to the gym and burning that fat off. However, a majority of partners are not so keen on exercising and will ...

With all of the technology we have available today there is no reason for anyone to feel afraid. Police can be summoned with a mere press of a button, and a purse can carry any number of self-defense ...

As a community, we are quick to talk about the appearances of those around us. However, many of us lack the ability to talk about the appearance of ourselves with pride and comfort. For many of us, it...

Yoga has been around for over 5,000 years. Originally from India, it is a total mind-body workout. Yoga combines strength and stretching poses, with deep breathing, and Meditation for a healthy mind a...

I had a breast reduction, let’s start with that. And since that life changing surgery, I’ve had more than a few things to say about it. My surgeon for one always reminded me of the importance of shari...

I had graduated from university just last year. I decided to pursue a different career path, so I am now at a different post-secondary known as Bow Valley College in Calgary. It has been six months si...

Let’s all just take a moment and appreciate the individuality of modern fashion. What does that have to do with health? In my life, so very much. I've always been kind of a weird kid. Ever the optimis...

Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis in scientific terms, is a condition wherein an off-white colored spot is formed on the toenail. Being a quite common condition, it affects many people every...

In our fast-paced modern world, it’s hard to find a second to stop and relax. That seems to be particularly true here in the United States of America, where nearly half of the working population leave...

You Are Always Stressed—And Why it Needs to Stop Many of us are unaware of just how serious a problem stress is. We live in a semi-permanent state of anxiety and arousal, but the most shocking part is...

I recently graduated with my certifications for hypnosis from my local technical college. My father is a hypnotherapist with over 40 years in practice so I have been around the art of reshaping the mind for years. There is so much misinformation out there that I want to make it my mission to help people understand the beautiful art form that is hypnosis. All hypnosis is self hypnosis and you are ultimately in control of your mind. Here is the first video I created for my new channel and my own m...

Working out at a gym can be an uncomfortable experience, particularly if it doesn’t have any anti-discrimination policies in place. However, you shouldn’t have to bear discomfort during your workout. ...

There are two types of people in this world: right-handed and left-handed people. While you may think that the only difference between these two groups is the dominant hand they write with, there are ...

Transgenders have been around for a while, and it is still debated, especially in politics, as to whether Transgenders deserve rights, such as which bathrooms they can use, or if discrimination is leg...

If you want my honest opinion, I could not recommend quitting enough. I have seen so many benefits that made me wish I had quit sooner. I have been smoke free since January 1, 2018, and I feel so much...

We all know that keeping fit is good for us, but sometimes it’s hard to keep the motivation up, even if we love to exercise. Fortunately for you though, there’s a range of exciting subscription boxes ...

Recent high-profile drug cheating scandals uncovered during some popular sporting competitions have brought the use or misuse of steroids in sports to the forefront. But the fact remains, that as long...

I started the new year unconsciously skipping out on my normal cups of tea and coffee. I think it must be something to do with the ever popular motivator "New year, New me"... I’ll admit: I’m not one ...

Chances are you know someone, or are someone yourself, who suffers from insomnia. Prevalence rates vary among research studies, but up to 50 percent of people may have problems with sleep. That can en...

According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 56.7 million people are living with a disability in our country alone. And many of these people live in assisted living facilities. This type of housin...

Since summer is rushing towards us, many of us become more self conscious about their body or weight. When researching weight loss you will find tons and tons of diets, promising you to lose 5 pounds ...

Is it just me, or as a working woman does it feel like there are two hours in a day rather than 24? Work life, social life, and family life seem to take up everything and more. I have found over the y...

I can't believe that the month of May is winding down. I know many of you may be wondering how it's going and if I'm craving meat. To be honest I'm really not missing it. I haven't felt deprived or hu...

A fun way to boost your mood and alleviate stress, solving crossword puzzles is a habit you must strive to make. Your daily newspaper could be the first place to start working out a crossword puzzle. ...

As you get older your body begins to change. You will start to find grey hairs, more brittle nails, and new skin marks. At first, this can seem concerning, but as you age you will find that there are ...

Are you reaching the age where you are finally seeing fine lines, and you want to stop the aging process? I cannot think of anyone my age who does not want to slow the effects of aging down. And it do...

Many traditional knee pads and orthoses work more or less like a steel cage around the knee, which certainly protects the knee from bumps and twists. But many times, unfortunately, they are very clums...

The modern way of living has prompted and created a gym-thriving business. Many people hit the gym to maintain a healthy life. However, due to the warm and moist environment, microscopic organisms, pa...

I have been plagued for years by the idea that I am fat. This perception of myself limited my confidence and implicitly manifested itself in other aspects of my life. I thought was never going to lose...

Medical professionals considered Dr. Sebi a phony and a fake. He allegedly told people that AIDS did not arise from HIV. Allegedly, he cured forms of cancer and became a healer to those yearning to be...

I was almost one of them. I was young and impressionable, in the age of instant information. As a young American with no family, I was poor and desperate, bitter about the health industry, and too poo...

Everywhere you look, it seems like there's a new story about how this food is good for you, this food is bad for you, you need to follow this diet, or you shouldn't eat that. But underlying all the fa...

Sports season is an exciting time of the year, and competition season is an even more exciting time of the year. This is usually because you have been training all year long and it is finally time to ...

Both men and women claim to have seen hair thinning as a result of working out. Is it true that working out leads to hair loss? The answer to this question is not as black and white as we'd hope. In t...

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Mediation can be used to achieve happiness, but it is a bit more than that. You are trying to find a place of balance where you are at least centered. Someone who is centered is going to have a much b...

If you weren’t born into it, welcome. It is never too late to put yourself into a safe place. When starting meditation, it is important to be completely sober. No candles, but you can use any incense ...

Meditation is something that, to really feel the full benefit of, you need to practice on a routine basis. One of the most important things to understand when you first start meditating, is the idea t...

Today I am launching my online seven day yoga program plus three class pack, BLISS, for digital download, so I decided to write a short article on six reasons you should do yoga! As a busy model I fou...

"Let us bow before the noblest sages, Patanjali, who presented yoga for the serenity of the mind, grammar for clarity of words and medicine for keeping the body clean" B.K.S Iyengar The word "yoga" co...

There are so many reasons why people start doing yoga, whether it’s to get sweaty, try out something new, get social, improve flexibility, or learn how to be more ‘yogic’ off the mat. Whatever your st...