Turmeric for Hypertension: How the Spice Can Lower Blood Pressure
Turmeric is most commonly used for spicing up your food, but has also been a popular choice in alternative medicines. Long known to treat inflammation, turmeric has been shown to provide many health benefits. Recent studies show that the compounds within this flavorful and bright spice fight more than inflammation and can even help with high blood pressure. Blood Pressure and Hypertension A normal blood pressure reading is 120/80, which describes your diastolic and systolic pressures. Sys...
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How to Feng Shui Your Home
One great approach to creating a home that gives you the peace your soul desires is to return to the ancient practice of Feng Shui. In an era that’s full of stress, constant bombardment from social media and no means to escape the “connectedness” of the world, you really need an oasis that’s your own personal escape. The modern home is becoming more important, and “staycations” are a must to refuel and recharge. Learning to take advantage of Feng Shui’s ...
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Yoga For Anti-Aging (Part 2)
Did the first part of this series help answer some of your questions regarding yoga? Well if you don’t think you found the right type for you just yet, we continue our search. This time we are looking at the types of yoga that are perfectly suitable for beginners and even one type mothers-to-be can enjoy. Yoga became popular as a system of physical exercise across the Western world in the 1980’s. Today yoga is still a popular form of exercise and seen as a holistic approach to health...
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Which Yoga Style Is Best for You?
The Oxford Dictionary defines yoga as “a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.” Yoga holds many deep spiritual secrets waiting to be unlocked–it can also provide numerous health benefits both mental and physical. If you’ve been thinking about expanding your horizons and including yoga as part of your exercise routine ...
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5 Signs That Stress Is Causing Your Hair Loss and 5 Ways to Fight It
You’ve been stressed out for too long and now it seems like there are more hairs on your pillow in the morning and your shower is getting clogged. Are you losing hair because of the stress you’ve been under? It is possible. Hair loss can be a side effect of stress and is called telogen effluvium. When this happens, your hair is not able to go through its regular cycles and jumps right into telogen, the resting phase, which happens right before a new hair begins to grow. This means yo...
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3 Best Breathing Techniques for Relaxation, Sleep & Stress Relief
Breathing exercises help your body relax and help you manage stress by mimicking the breathing you do when you’re already relaxed or asleep. Deep breathing lowers stress by sending messages to your brain to calm down and relax. Your brain in turn sends that message out and your body responds by decreasing your heart rate and lowering your blood pressure. Breathing affects your entire body, which is why breathing exercises should be an important part of your healthy approach to every d...
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Why Cauliflower Fried Rice Is a Natural Alternative to Brown Rice
Finding healthy foods that are both delicious and satisfying can be a real challenge. You want to make sure you're getting a lot of nutrients, but you also want to enjoy your meal and feel full afterward. The best way to do that is to learn a few recipes that you can control and adjust to really suit your needs and tastes. Which is why we’ve selected this cauliflower fried rice recipe. It’s packed with healthy goodness and the taste is fantastic. It’s also easy to alter so you ...
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