Living in a healthy environment can mean so much. It can mean looking after the earth, the situation surrounding you & things you put in and on your body. It emcpmpasses having a healthy environment, healing the planetary environment, environmental issues.
Globally, nearly 25 percent of all deaths and the total disease burden can be attributed to environmental factors.Environmental factors are diverse and far reaching. They include: Exposure to hazardous substances in the air, water, soil, and food. Natural and technological disasters.
The environment is important because everything that supports the survival of human beings is dependent on it. It is simply the only home of mankind, making it the most important aspect in life. Wellness of the environment directly relates to the wellness and health in human beings and every other species.
Our home and work environments affect our emotional as well as our physical health. Among other things, research reveals that our physical surroundings can increase or reduce our stress, which in turn impacts our bodies in multiple ways.
There are only two things that really matter in life, your health and your happiness. If I could tell you there was one thing you could do to dramatically improve both of these, that it was completely and utterly free and you could do it while lying down, you’d probably call me mad. Well, there… Continue Reading
I believe all beings are designed in God’s image, with a sense of spiritually, creativity and humor. And, one of my favorite quotes is by Ralph Waldo Emerson who says, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” What I know by experience is that… Continue Reading
The modern world is, and this is an understatement, quite a hectic place. Balancing your professional personal life, all the while maintaining your social life and getting a solid 7-hour sleep cycle every night might seem like an insurmountable challenge. And oftentimes, it really is. Now, before you say that all it takes to have… Continue Reading
According to statistics, more than 480,000 people in the United States die due to tobacco-related diseases, every year. Furthermore, smoking alone causes more deaths than alcohol use, firearm-related incidents, HIV, illegal drug use, and motor vehicle incidents combined. Aside from causing premature death, smoking is also responsible for various health issues. Heart Smoking can cause… Continue Reading
Most women enter their adult life without ever considering breast health but that’s changing with awareness about breast cancer and hormonal disorders. Healthy breasts are not a given but need to be taken care of. Taking care of your breasts can be nutritionally demanding but it’s an exciting lifestyle change in a woman’s life. It… Continue Reading
Waking up every day with an illness as your loyal companion is a really difficult experience, and that is exactly what people with chronic illnesses face. Their freedom is limited in certain ways, and a number of their routines have to be subordinated to maintaining their health. Unavoidably, they cope with a number of challenges… Continue Reading
The human body is a complex artifact. Our backs are composed of a number of tendons, ligaments, bones, muscles,and veins. Often we experience back pains for reasons we cannot comprehend. So how do we relieve back pain? Back pains are the results of injury, bad posture, sharp movement, bad sitting positions, bad sleeping positions, and… Continue Reading
Do you make sure you implement wellness in the workplace? I make sure every morning to build in some space to set the tone for the upcoming day. I meditate, maybe do some stretches, and practice gratitude before I officially get going. But last week, even with my typical morning routine in check and a big day… Continue Reading
If your mind is still, then you’re procrastinating. Or at least, that’s what it feels like. It feels like every time we slow down, even for a few moments, we’re just being lazy and that we should be out there, finishing chores, running errands, and being somehow more useful. Stress and anxiety are a part… Continue Reading
The majority of diligent vitamin supplementers are still stuck in the 80’s when it comes to their winter wellness regime, a new survey of Australians reveals. The survey, conducted by Research Now for natural health brand GO Healthy, shows 67% of us are taking vitamins daily with “resistance to illness” being our primary concern, yet most… Continue Reading
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