You may experience increased stress, anxiety, or depression if you’ve been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening illness. This is a natural reaction; however, it can further put your health in jeopardy if these feelings impact your ability to cope with the disease. According to the Center for Disease Control, mental illness, especially depression, increases your risk of other long-term health problems. This is true especially for serious health issues like diabetes, heart disease, mesothelioma, or a stroke. Here are some simple tips you can use to help improve your mental health if…

A natural transition every woman goes through at some point in her life, menopause signifies the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. It also brings a plethora of changes in the body which are often followed by menopausal symptoms. The symptoms and the overall transition can be uncomfortable at times, but with proper nutrition, they can be made easier to cope with.   Eat more plant-based foods rich in phytoestrogens Introducing more plant-based foods high in phytoestrogens into a diet can be a great way to alleviate some of the…

There are a lot of factors that can contribute to your health. However, the benefits of making healthy decisions are incredible. For instance, by staying healthy, you can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and injuries. Therefore, you need to learn what you can do to stay healthy. [spacer height="20px"] Eat Healthily [spacer height="20px"] What you eat directly contributes to your health. Eating a balanced diet has many benefits. For instance, by making healthy food decisions, you can prevent some diseases. Some of these include heart disease, stroke,…

  Welcome back to my blog. Maya Rose, our new little edition, is now 1 month old and doing well. Very fussy, but energetic and wonderful just the same. As always I like updating you all on my progress to clear skin for my whole family. Disclaimer!...this is not a product blog and I do not promote or tear down any brands on my platforms. However, I thought it was important as a parent to inform you of some of my recent observations, and any information given is a way…

Quarantine is probably the most used word in the present scenario. With the ongoing pandemic COVID-19, every individual wish to stay as isolated as possible.    However, quarantine comes along with certain mental disturbances and deviations from salubrity. Owing to the isolation, many people suffer from severe anxiety, stress, and depression states.   One of the most prevalent concerns worldwide is health, primarily the mental aspects. To keep the unwanted thoughts and diseases at bay, you must stick to regular exercises.  Apart from physical fitness, don't stay away from consuming…

Proteins are one of the three most essential micronutrients, along with carbohydrates and fats. They play a crucial role in building and supporting blood, skin, muscles, and bones. Besides, proteins also build & repair tissues, vital hormones, enzymes, and other chemicals required by the body.   Following the importance of protein, health experts and dieticians have developed various protein diets. The main focus was to fuel the body with significant amounts of protein, which is highly beneficial to healthy development. Of the many protein diets, Protein-sparing Modified Fast grew to…

You do not have to suffer from chronic joint pain. And sometimes you can stop your joint issues from impacting you at all. You just need to exhume all of the best options that can help you with your pain.   Whether you are just beginning to deal with chronic joint paint or you have been suffering from joint pain for years, you have options that can indeed help you.   Consider these five ways to help ease your chronic joint pain.   1. Diet Alterations   If you are…

Source: unsplash.com (free to use and share)   Inflammation is basically a natural response of your immune system to danger. Your body activates it to protect itself from injuries, toxins, and infections by releasing chemicals (proteins and antibodies) and increasing blood flow in the affected area. The process takes a few hours or days. This acute inflammation is, therefore, good for you.   However, in cases of chronic inflammation, this response keeps your body in a perpetual state of alertness, leaving a negative trace on your tissues and organs. Some…

  Source: depositphotos.com (free to use and share)   Maintaining your physique is about more than appearances. It is equally a matter of health.   As a frequent traveler, you will face a lot of physical and mental stress that will affect your immune system, but using every opportunity to fortify your musculature can be challenging when you’re swept up in work or pleasure.   If you’re having a hard time scheduling your exercises during the trips, here’s how to maintain your physique and stay in shape when traveling.  …

If you are recovering from addiction or another illness, you know the struggles that come with building resilience and fortitude. Addiction recovery feels harder some days than others, and many people who struggle turn to fitness and exercise as a consistent way to improve their mental and physical condition. Like recovery, endurance is about so much more than physical hardiness. It's also about developing a mental constitution. Physical fitness and building endurance provide those in recovery with a helpful tool for overcoming roadblocks and challenges.   Addiction Can Change Your…