Now that the fall and winter season is here, it is also the time of the year again where most people catch a cold or the flu. So in order to decrease the chances of you getting sick in the first place, here are 7 tips to strengthen your immune system and improve your overall health. 1. Nutrition Even though it might be something you do not notice all the time, what you eat has an immense impact on your…
Feelings of anxiety are difficult to handle. In the best case, you have a knot in your stomach and in the worst case your anxiety reaches a level that it becomes paralyzing. Stress and anxiety often go hand in hand and you should not feel ashamed to experience either of them. Your health is important and if you suffer from a level of anxiety that it negatively affects your life, you should consult a doctor you trust about it and…
You have already been to the doctor, got a prescription filled and now you are back home, trying to relax. But you are still unsure what to do to make yourself feel better? Here is some advice for you to feel more comfortable when you spend some time home recovering from a cold. These tips are only meant to be followed AFTER you have seen a doctor, and they are in no way meant as a substitute for medical treatment….
For some people finding the motivation to exercise is extremely difficult. Not everyone has a natural liking for sports and the less sports you are involved with, the harder it is to get going and start to exercise in general. Here are 7 tips on how to establish an exercise routine for people who are not the born athletes and gym fanatics. 1. Start slowly Take small steps in the beginning. You know it is hard to start exercising but…
Sometimes we need to function on little sleep. Insomniacs, parents and overworked shift workers and students all make this experience. But what should you do when sleep is not an option? Here are 12 tips to help you get through the day: Upbeat music I find music to be a lifesaver when I’m tired. It sets an upbeat mood and get’s you more motivated. It energizes you and helps you feel better in an instant. Listen to your favorite songs…
When was the last time you experienced real silence? We live in a world filled with noises and we are constantly making noise ourselves. Even if you do not talk or listen to anything, chances are you hear your neighbors or the traffic outside. Sometimes at night time or during the early morning hours, depending on where you live, you will find moments of silence. Even though you might hear wildlife every now and then, there is still some serenity…
Sometimes life can be pretty stressful. We rush through our days and make tons of decisions on a daily basis that affect our lives and well-being. Especially for those on a budget, grocery shopping can be another source of problems. Whether you buy unhealthy foods, think you cannot afford the good stuff; you overspend on groceries at the beginning of the month and have not much left to buy food in the last days; or you impulse buy fast food -there is a…
Some mornings it is really hard to get out of bed. Whenever you did not sleep well through the night, the sound of your alarm seems even more awful to you than normal and chances are you feel exhausted and tired all day long. So why is it that some people sleep like babies and you toss and turn all night? If you like, you can read all about my 15 tips to improve your sleep in this article. If you suffer from ongoing insomnia…
We all have bad days, whether some people like to admit it or not. What matters is that you learn how to get over a bad day. Because it is just a bad day you have, not a bad life! It is alright to have a bad day and feel sorry for yourself for a while, but sometimes it is important to remember that (as long as you and your loved ones are healthy, you are not in danger for your…
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