Wellness

4 Powerful Foods To Improve Your Heart Health

salmon-01Taking the lives of nearly 385,000 people each year, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. Smoking, high LDL cholesterol, obesity and high blood pressure are the biggest contributing factors of  this hidden killer. While eating the wrong foods will increase your chance of developing cardiovascular disease, eating the right foods will actually reduce your chances. Keep reading to learn 4 of the best “heart-healthy” foods to ward off cardiovascular disease. continue reading »

The Hidden Dangers of Processed Foods

hot-dog-01Over the past 30 years, the amount of processed foods we consume as a society has doubled (source). Many today are stuck in the mindset of picking up fast food burger instead of preparing their meals. While opting for fast food might save you some time, it’s a poor decision that will ultimately take a toll on your physical and mental health.

It’s no secret that processed foods such as those purchased from fast food burger joints are bad for your health. However, most people don’t realize just how bad it truly is. For a closer look at the hidden dangers of processed foods, keep reading. continue reading »

5 Feng Shui Tips To Improve Your Home

feng-shui-05Feng shui is the ancient Chinese system of creating a harmonious balance between one or more people and their surrounding environment. Some of the first recorded uses of the system dates back over 3,500 years ago to the the Han dynasty. Today, people from across the world use feng shui to improve their homes, as well as to improve their lives in general.

#1) Define The Bagua

When utilizing the system of feng shui in your home, you must define the bagua. This is essentially the energy blueprint of your home in which traffic and activities are defined. Your home should be designed in a manner that’s best suited to meet you and your family’s needs, which is the desired goal when defining the bagua. If there’s clutter, furniture or other belongings obstructing the normal flow of traffic in your living room, get rid of it.  continue reading »

Do You Suffer From Insomnia? Read This.

Do you lie in bed staring at the alarm clock for hours on end? Insomnia – the inability to fall asleep when desired – is a common disorder that affects nearly half of the adult population (48%). Both men and women, young and old, can experience this disorder. If you find it difficult to fall asleep, keep reading to learn more about insomnia and how to treat it.

Insomnia is unique in the sense that it’s both a medical condition and side effect. Certain types of medications, such as antihistamines and nasal decongestants, may trigger insomnia. Consuming large amounts of the stimulant caffeine can also increase a person’s risk of developing insomnia. continue reading »

Top 3 Inflammatory-Fighting Herbs

Do you suffer from chronic inflammation? According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic inflammation contributes to seven of the top ten leading causes of death. It’s commonly associated with heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and nephritis. Thankfully, there are several all-natural herbs that can counteract the effects of inflammation, offering relief to its potentially life-threatening effects. continue reading »