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If you are like me, there are always a handful of habits that you want to be creating in your life. Habits like meditation, exercise, like eating better and others, however the actual act of creating habits is really difficult. So how do you actually create habits, effectively? I’m going to walk you through a …
The ancient Greeks used to call the lavender flower ‘nardos’ which means ‘Gift of God’. If we look at the many benefits and uses of lavender essential oil, it is easy to understand why this sweet-smelling oil is such a big gift to humankind. The booming sales in the essential oil market have led many …
In this article, we will be revealing the top five heart-healthy exercises to ensure you have a great healthy heart. It may seem intimidating to read an article about exercise, however I assure you that you don’t need to be a hardcore athlete to boost your heart health. It’s true that moderate exercise can improve …
Modern life has brought upon quite a few things in our time: global warming, climate change, economic slowdown, etc. But it has also managed to bring upon the introduction of self-care, self-love and better mental health. Now, whether you choose to do so by following a solid workout and a balanced diet or even with …
It is rightly said that keeping physically fit means keeping mentally fit. The physical and mental health of your body is interconnected and you cannot separate it from one another. When you are physically fit, it will reflect positively on your mental health as well. To ensure your physical wellbeing, you need to make sure …
In this article I’m going to be sharing with you my nine best mindfulness exercises besides meditation. But first, let’s step back a bit, and let’s start by discussing what mindfulness is. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the mental state achieved when you are focusing your awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting …
Are you wondering what healthy habits you should be focussing on, in the year ahead? Here are eight that I am really hoping to try and stick to in 2020 and that I feel are valuable for anyone to also adopt. Morning routine Number one amongst my healthy habits to start is to create a …
Yoga and meditation have basically taken the world by storm. This is not an exaggeration. A lot of people are stressed out. There are so many things that people worry about. In fact, depression and anxiety have always been prevalent in many different parts of the world, especially in advanced economies. It is no surprise …
I often hear the question – what’s the difference between running and jogging – and perhaps the answer seems obvious to you – running means you’re moving at a faster pace than jogging, right? Well I believe the question really is – what’s the speed cut off between jogging and running, that is, how much …
In our lifetimes, we get to enjoy many blessings and joys but along with those happy moments are times of disappointment, stress and chaos. Finding ways to relieve stress and feelings of anxiety from daily routine can help with battling these hurdles. Many turn to yoga in hopes to find peace during hectic times, while …
The majority of healthcare workers now recognise that body massage for lower back pain as beneficial and they will actively encourage patients with back pain to seek massage therapy, to compliment any prescribed conventional medical treatment. Lower back pain can range in severity from an occasional ache to a debilitating level of pain that affects …