Kids are ALWAYS listening. If you’ve ever heard or read about psychological studies on what it takes to be a happy, healthy human being, you may already know how important it is for everyone to have encouragement and a positive environment. This is especially true for children.It is imperative that we watch what we [...] Read More
Buying organic foods is quickly becoming a trend among the growing number of consumers who want to lead a healthier lifestyle. Grocery stores that only sold conventionally grown foods a few short years ago are now embracing natural, organic, and locally grown produce. You can find organic fruits and vegetables right beside their non-organic counterparts [...] Read More
Many times when someone has a less than stellar day, they say, "It must be the weather." Is it the weather that causes ups and downs in our attitudes? Is there such a thing as weather gloom or rainy day blues? A lot of people will tell you it's a fact that weather can affect your attitude, but what [...] Read More
How to Relax - For RealYou've heard it a million times: When you're stressed out, you should breathe deeply, or count to ten, or imagine fluffy pink bunnies jumping over rainbows, or crack open a bottle of wine. Wait! Scratch that last one. This article isn't about self-medicating your stress away, but it's also not about the "top five best [...] Read More
by Dr. Carmen Harra, clinical psychologist and relationship expertHonestly answer these three questions: When was the last time I did something I loved? What have I done to better myself in the past month? To whom do I listen? You will better understand how your energy is consumed based on your answers. If you feel you deserve more self-care, [...] Read More
It's really easy to get caught up in the minutia of daily life. Holding on to anxieties, grudges, and emotions like fear, anger, and frustration are only going to give you wrinkles and indigestion (and that’s no good). Finding something to improve your outlook when you're feeling low, calm your mind when you're feeling anxious, or simply returning to the [...] Read More
Flu season starts in the fall and peaks in January or February. Every year, between 5 and 20 percent of the U.S. population contracts the flu, and about 200,000 people are hospitalized due to complications. The flu can be deadly, and those who are particularly at risk for fatal complications include the elderly, small children, pregnant women, and those [...] Read More
A double chin can be embarrassing for anyone who has it, even if you only have it in pictures! While there aren't really any quick and easy remedies to getting rid of a double chin, you can make sure that you can lessen your double chin or perhaps even eliminate it in photos.Here are the tips to avoid a [...] Read More
There are so many things that tend to make us feel fat, including super models, insulated winter coats, funky mirrors, and our own clothes. It's so not fun to put on your favorite jeans and feel like they were dried 3 times on high heat before being placed on our dresser. We all know how what its [...] Read More
5-Hour Energy is a great go-to shot to help boost your energy levels and to help make it through the day. But, is the 5-hour energy shot safe to consume? Let's take a quick look at the ingredients and see how healthy it is for you:B6: This vitamin is found in lots of foods. It helps [...] Read More