Hormones are like chemical messengers, and govern nearly every cellular action in our body. While very important, our sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, are actually not essential for our survival. They’re responsible for sexual functioning and fertility, as well as in more of a “beauty” capacity – keeping our skin, hair[…]
So, habits are pretty much the human version of automation. You do one thing often enough, you brain will take over and start producing the most efficient results with the least amount of effort from you. You don’t have to think about it or plan for it or convince yourself to do it. One cue[…]
The world of food can be so confusing at times. There was a time when it was clear what food was – it came directly from nature – whether foraging, hunting, or farming. Now there are so many things we eat that don’t resemble a natural food. Michael Pollan has a famous[…]
No, really. There is such a thing as “bad’’ rest. Did you know, for instance, that whatever you choose to do during off-duty periods like evenings, weekends, and vacations should ideally be as different from your work as possible? And not just different in the sense that one activity earns you money and the other[…]
In today’s world, we are constantly on the go, a steady state “busy-ness” is the norm, and we’re always running from one responsibility to the next – literally! So, it’s no wonder that physical fatigue is such a common complaint. The good news is that there are some really simple (and natural) ways[…]
Growing pains, so aptly named, are not just for children. It’s physical and uncontrollable for the kids, whereas the adults have to deal with the mental version of it. Unfortunately for us, we can opt out. We can choose not to take risks. To stay firmly rooted in our comfort zones. To take only what[…]
The holidays are here and for a lot of us, that means slowing down, spending time with our loved ones, and looking back to review how far we’ve come. ‘Tis the season to be jolly! And to be jolly, you need to be thankful. If you’re finding it hard to get into the festive mood or[…]
The year is coming to an end, and most of us are getting ready to close up shop and dive into the festivities. Before we do that though, we’ll need to take stock and come up with a game plan for when we return in the new year, also known as resolutions. Or you may[…]
A little self-criticism is a normal shared human mental pattern, and can even be healthy for the most part. But, we can also just as easily open the door to that overly vocal “negative nelly” voice in our head. However, if your negative voice is preventing you from doing what you want or need[…]
Everything comes to an end, more or less. Whether it be by choice or otherwise. It could be an outright loss of something dear to you, or a change initiated by growth and other inevitable factors. Your closest friends from college get married and start to build a family, your sibling moves to a new[…]
There are so many things that can go wrong with the skin: dryness, redness, blemishes, etc. Healthy skin is a reflection of internal health. There are many creams and cosmetics to put on top of your skin. But, there are also lots of things you can do to nurture and nourish your skin[…]
“My life has been full of terrible misfortune; most of which never happened.” You may recognize this as a quote from French Renaissance philosopher Michel De Montaigne, or maybe from your very own experience with worrying about things that never actually came to pass. These imagined fears we hold for future events, even though they aren’t[…]
Getting a common cold doesn’t have to be so… common. There are things you can do naturally to make getting sick less likely. But, if you do happen to get sick, there are things you can also do to help support your body to fight it off. Good hand hygiene and overall[…]
Decision making is pretty much the vehicle that moves our adult lives. What would you like to have for breakfast? Which career move should you make next? Who should you spend the rest of your life with? Should you take the green or blue option? Is buying this house a good investment or can[…]
The one thing that most people have in common is that deep-seated desire for a better, more exciting future than our current circumstances. We all want to be happy and successful, to lead a meaningful life, and to find fulfillment in our day to day existence. This is what keeps us hopeful and optimistic —[…]