Category: Life

Motivation, inspiration, excitement and relaxation are key pillars to living your best life. Here, we show you how to de-stress and ward off negativity as part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

How to Convince Your Partner to Work Out

Life partners don’t often commit to being gym buddies. Although your partner may not care to get up and go for a jog with you in the morning, you can motivate him or her e to change this habit and start working out. Experts believe that couples who work out together also stay together for years. But how will you convince your better half to find time so that you can hit the gym together? Here are a few suggestions you can follow: •    Don’t make your partner feel ashamed Putting your significant other on the defensive about their present ... Read more

Preventing Breast Injuries In Sport – What You Need To Know

A hit to the breasts hurts, as any women who has suffered this will tell you. Of course any hard impact to the body can cause pain but some parts of the body are more sensitive than others. The breasts are composed of mainly fatty tissue, mammary glands and muscle. The muscle is deep, so cannot provide much help in supporting the breast. The support needs to come from a proper support bra. The main injuries affecting breasts are: Repetitive trauma caused by constant movement and bouncing whilst exercising A direct blow to the breast causing a contusion Repetitive trauma ... Read more

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin K?

There is a long list of vitamins and minerals our bodies need in order to function to the best of our abilities. A healthy body means a healthy mind, and if your body has a vitamin deficiency it can often lead to depression, anxiety and lethargy. Most of our foods can provide us with a good range of vitamins, but it can be hard to make sure we get enough of the vitamins we need. Even taking a multi-vitamin tablet may not give us enough of the vitamins we need if we have a specific vitamin or mineral requirement. Many ... Read more

Gaslighting: what it is and how to recover from the trauma

The term “gaslighting” has been used in numerous articles and appears consistently in social media, but what is it exactly and how can one recover after they have been gaslighted? What gaslighting is? Simply put, gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that is manipulatively used to gain control over someone. The gaslighter will make you question reality, blame you for their feelings or actions, call you crazy and separate you from your own family and friends. In the end, you feel isolated, confused, and completely dependant on the other person. After a gaslighting relationship ends, it can give way ... Read more

Boundaries: how to say no and develop healthy limits

One of the most underrated and valuable tools in creating healthy relationships and developing self-love is being able to set boundaries with others. But what exactly does it mean? Boundaries is knowing where you end and someone else begins. It is being firm and clear about how you would like to be treated and talked to in relationships. It means taking responsibility for your life and the relationships you choose to nurture. Doing so contributes to increases in confidence, well-being and energy; neglecting boundaries can lead to anxiety, resentment and burnout. Although there is a common and misguided misconception that ... Read more

3 Common Fitness Mistakes Holding You Back

So, you’ve decided to get in shape? Good for you! Starting a new exercise regime is an excellent way of enhancing your physical appearance, boosting your confidence, and improving your overall health. Getting in shape is much easier than many people realize; all it requires is a little willpower. However, there are a number of common mistakes that those new to exercising or who have recently ramped up their exercise are liable to make. You should be aware of these common mistakes so you can avoid them and maximize the efficiency of your workout. Worrying About Weight Not being overweight ... Read more

Magnesium and Testosterone – Does Magnesium Increase Testosterone Levels?

There are many examples of testosterone-boosting supplements that make grand claims as to their effectiveness. Some are reportedly very effective, while others may not be. Of course, it is up to the individual to decide which one he uses – if using a supplement at all – but there is one ingredient that many experts in the field of men’s health agree must be present, and that’s magnesium. Why is magnesium considered so important as a testosterone booster? Does it actually provide the results that are claimed, and can magnesium be found in natural food products? These are all questions ... Read more

Vitamin D in terms of improving results in sport

Vitamin D3 has recently become an indispensable supplement. From the world of scientific research there are newer reports of its pro-health properties. It is loud about how it affects the body’s immunity or skeleton health. However, not much is said about how it affects the formation of sports results, and vitamin D3 has a bit to offer here. Supplementation is a contentious issue for some people. Some of ideological reasons refuse to supplement anything, according to the principle that only nutritious elements for the body should be supplied exclusively from food. However, here the studies quite clearly determine that it ... Read more

3 Top Benefits of Exercise in Addiction Recovery

“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” Carol Welch, emotional therapist The world has provided a pretty endless supply of substances and activities that you can become addicted to – natural drugs, like marijuana, man-made drugs, such as cocaine and prescription painkillers, alcohol, sex, gambling, eating – the list goes on. Anything that triggers that flood of dopamine into your willing brain. Even the innocent little mobile you hold in your hand has become a gateway into addictive behaviour. I’m a child of the 80s, so I just settled for what was around ... Read more

10 warning signs of testicular cancer

Testicular cancer refers to the cancer of the testicles, which are located inside the scrotum underneath the penis. Although not very common, the incidence of testicular cancer is increasing in the US across several decades. It has been estimated that 1 in every 250 males can be affected with this type of cancer, which has been suggested to be successfully treatable, thus, having a very low risk of mortality. Yet, prevention is better than cure. So, with the help of this article, you will get to know about the preventive measures that you can take to reduce the risk of ... Read more

The Mediterranean Diet: Myths and Truths Exposed

Putting the word “diet” into Google produced just under 2 billion results in less than 2 seconds. It would seem that diet is something that a lot of people are focused on. There are dozens and dozens of types of diets being promoted at any given time, but one of the most interesting is the Mediterranean Diet. Actually, there is no one Mediterranean Diet. Italians, French, Greeks and the Spanish all have marked differences in their choice of cuisine, but these neighbor countries do share certain features. It is those common characteristics that define the Mediterranean way of eating, or, ... Read more

CBD products are almost everywhere now – but how far are they safe?

Seeing how beneficial Cbd products are, you don’t need to look further for the answer to the question! If Cannabidiol products are not safe to use, they would not have good records concerning their benefits on human beings and animals. Although the availability of the product raw materials might make some unbranded firms to produce less original ones, CBD products are still 100% safe to use, in both ingestions and for other uses. In this write-up, Cannabidiol products’ benefits will be elaborated on to guarantee you that Cannabidiol products are incredibly safe. What is CBD? CBD has been mentioned severally ... Read more

DHI: A New Twist on FUE Hair Transplants

The hair transplant industry is in a state of perpetual growth, with new techniques constantly being introduced. Recently, you may have read about DHI Choi FUE. It is one of the latest advancements in hair transplantation. But just how does it work? What Is DHI Choi FUE? In classic follicular unit extraction, individual hairs are taken from a donor site on the patient’s scalp. A number of small incisions are then made on the receiver site, creating channels. The hairs are implanted into these channels one by one. For a more detailed breakdown of traditional follicular unit extraction, click this ... Read more

Top Tips for Selecting a High Quality Dentistry Group

Our teeth are so important, practically, we eat with them and we need that to be an enjoyable and straightforward process, we need to be able to chew effectively to break down our food. A good dentist will be able to keep us free from gum disease and other oral problems which can lead to tooth loss, decay and painful mouths. Aesthetically, we want our teeth to look nice, people notice our smile and our teeth are a big part of that. A nice smile gives us confidence and it endears others towards us. So, finding a high quality dentistry ... Read more

How to Choose Between Medical Scholarships

Any education that you choose to undertake is likely to be expensive. You have first of all to consider your living costs, if you can live at home, that is likely to represent a huge saving for you but if you are living away, accommodation costs can be expensive and can mount up. Then there is food, clothing and books. You may also want to join in with the social life of the institution and you may also want to be able to go on holiday to relax and get away from the pressures of studying. Many students choose to ... Read more