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Discover 8 Calming Breathing Techniques for Times of Anxiety
Anxiety is expected but not easy to accept. Nearly everyone encounters mild anxiety at some stage. Yet, for some, anxiety escalates into extreme reactions during daily tasks, termed anxiety...
Unlocking the Sun’s Potential: How Much Sunlight Should Illuminate Your Day?
When you're exposed to sunlight, ultraviolet (UV) rays activate vitamin D production in your skin. This essential fat-soluble vitamin helps you store calcium and phosphorus for strong bones, reduces...
Understanding Protein and Its Benefits for Your Health Goals
Protein consists of amino acids essential for critical processes such as immune function, neurotransmitter and hormone synthesis, and muscle growth. Increasing protein intake can enhance health by...
Embrace the Power Within: A Call to Action for Your Gut-Heart-Brain Axis
Ever feel overwhelmed by juggling mental stress, physical exhaustion, and emotional highs and lows, only to find you're dropping all the balls? What if I told you there's a powerful connection...
Embrace Your Strength: The Power of Strength Training for Middle-Aged Adults
Why you are not too old for strength training! As we journey through life, navigating the demands of work, family, and personal growth, it's easy to overlook one of the most important aspects of our...
The Medical Benefits of Deep Breathing Exercises (DBE)
The Power of Breathing is increasingly recognized by Western Medicine. Breathwork, once relegated to alternative healing practices, is gaining recognition within Western medicine for its profound...
Unlocking the Mystery: How Ancient Viruses Influence Modern Mental Health
Background - did you know? Approximately 8% of human DNA comprises genetic sequences inherited from ancient viruses. These sequences, known as human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs), date back...
Are You A Hero Or A Failure? It all depends on you!
I am a Failure! Today, I weigh 127.5 kg and am 188 cm tall. My BMI is 36.1, which puts me into Obese Class 2. My immediate reaction is that of disgust. What a fat excuse of a man am I? On the...
Can Alcohol Be Healthy?
When we talk about alcohol, we are really describing the effects of ethanol, a small molecule that has such a powerful impact on our bodies. The chemical formula for ethanol has only two carbon...