The Importance Of Being At Peace Did you know if you’re too stressed too often you’ll die younger? Essentially, you’ve got this compound in your DNA called telomerase. Telomerase forms telomeres. Telomeres act like tape around a shoestring binding your DNA together. Stress reduces telomerase. So essentially, when you’re stressed, you age faster owing to …
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At some point in our lives, it is likely that we will have to place our trust in relative strangers for our well-being. Medical care workers are competent and well-educated, but even the most experienced and well-meaning of them are still human and can make mistakes. So, how can we best guard ourselves from negligence? …
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Sometimes I get home from work and my feet are so sore I don’t want to move. All my plans for the evening include is curling up on the couch, feet lifted from the floor, with the latest box set of Game of Thrones. Venturing out, despite invites from friends, is about as appealing as …
At a Glance Many people use scented candles to infuse their homes with a warm glow and fragrant scent. Scented candles can contain substances in the wax, the wick and in the colors and scents added to them. Beeswax or soy wax candles with cotton or paper wicks don’t give off any toxic substances, and …
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Body wraps have been around for many centuries, dating back to the ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece and Rome. Over the last 30 years or so, with the increase of science research in the cosmetic industry, body wraps have become increasingly popular as a spa treatment. Body wraps are both a cosmetic and therapeutic treatment …
Whether your personal preference is taking a bath or a shower, for many people there’s nothing like a good back scrub. However, it’s actually quite difficult to give yourself a really good thorough back exfoliation if you’re on your own. Unless your significant other or close family member is on hand every time you wash, …
I’ve always viewed martial arts as being a great form of exercise, and of course a whole lot of fun to do! Since I began almost a year ago, I’ve learned a whole lot of amazing techniques, improved my boxing and sparring skills, and even lost weight! But who knew that I would have a lot …
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I’ve sometimes wondered – and others have asked – if I have a form of ADD or ADHD. I have a very hard time sitting still, and not a moment goes by in the day when I’m not doing something, playing with something, reading something, or fiddling with something. I’m not a smoker, but I …
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Are you feeling tired but wired? Does it feel as if no amount of sleep relieves your fatigue? You could be suffering from adrenal fatigue, a common condition affecting millions. Our ancient bodies are not adapted to our relatively stressful modern lifestyles. Hunter-gatherer societies on average spent 17 hours a week working. Our little adrenal …
Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid is an essential water-soluble B vitamin that is involved in many different biological functions within your body. Due to this, pantothenic acid deficiency symptoms can be difficult to diagnose. Vitamin B5 is necessary for the proper breakdown and assimilation of fats, carbohydrates and proteins in your foods. It is particularly …