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Feeling worried all the time? Learn how to tame anxiety using four simple tips Do you feel on edge? Can you sit still regularly and feel at peace, or do you feel uneasy?Do you feel you constantly have something to do? Is it difficult to stop checking text messages or emails without feeling you are missing something important? Do you lay awake at night reciting your to do list in your head? When you are feeling worried do you also feel restless and irritable? If your answer to these questions was “yes” you might be suffering from anxiety . Anxiety is a normal response to a stressor, but when prolonged and hard to control, it can become pathological. It is […]

Laughter, the best medicine? ABSOLUTELY Time and again we have heard: laughter is the best medicine. Did you know it is actually true? Researchers around the globe have studied its effects and found laughter brings wonderful benefits to our health. Not only mental, but physical changes happen in the body with a good laugh. It reduces tension, as circulation increases and muscles relax. Laughter dissolves the physical symptoms of stress our bodies tend to hold on to. Just let it go and laugh! Laughter helps optimize the hormones in the endocrine system, mainly lowering cortisol and epinephrine. So, when you laugh you lower your blood pressure and heart rate, easing the work load on your heart. Laughter helps to harmonize […]

5 Ways to Achieve Better Sleep Get on a regular schedule Going to sleep and waking at the same time each day creates a rhythm for your body. Only use your bed for sleep . No television in your bedroom! Studies show the artificial, bright light can disrupt brain activity and alter sleep hormones like melatonin. This goes for all other electronic screens from tablets laptops or smart phones. Transform your bedroom into a quiet peaceful haven. Science has proven sleeping 7-9 hours consistently helps us recover, heal, and lose weight! Get natural sunlight. Aim for at least 20 minutes of sunshine every day, preferably in the morning or late afternoon. Sunshine will trigger your brain to release chemicals that […]

How to eat in a restaurant and still keep your hormones in optimal balance Someone else cooks, serves you and to top it all does the dishes! What is not to love about restaurants? Well… A lot. Huge portions, most foods served are not organic, industrial oils, meats from concentrated animal feeding operations, ugh… Still I come bearing good news, there are ways around eating out in a way without getting fat and accelerating aging. The key: mindful eating. Being mindful will allow for planning. Planning will cancel all you eat on impulse. Plan for the meal during the day. Make your meals more rich in vegetables so that you get plenty of fiber and your blood sugar is stable. […]