Sometimes you have these moments of clarity when it becomes obvious you need to make some changes in your life and get your act together. It could be because you want to feel more active, or it could be because your doctor told you to cut a certain item out of your diet, but you just know you can’t keep going on like this. But how do you go about making this change possible? You might be thinking that this change is going to be hard, that you’ll need to commit to some things like exercise and eating better that...
They say that to wake up smiling every morning is to have found true happiness. While we agree with this, we are living in the modern world. Our world is a real world. It is one filled with demands and deadlines. It is fast-paced and comes with a daily grind that can quickly wear you down. It isn’t easy to wake up with a smile on your face. Sometimes, it just feels like another day, and you want to hit that snooze button for the umpteenth time. So, how do you wake up smiling every morning? In this article, we...
Bloating, tender breasts, cramps, headaches, mood swings, and acne, are only some of the physical and emotional symptoms that come with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). And there’s no denying it: PMS sucks. A lot. In fact, symptoms get so severe for some women that they have to miss out on work, school, gym, and other daily activities. Now—although there’s no way to avoid PMS from happening altogether, you can reduce its symptoms and cope with the discomfort through several remedies. You probably already know or have used a few over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. But sometimes, pharmaceuticals...
Adaptogens are a class of herbal plants thought to have many health benefits. They’ve been used for centuries in traditional Eastern medicine to ease stress, improve energy levels, and balance the body’s hormones. Now, each adaptogenic herb has a slightly different function, and so far, experts have been able to find at least 70 types of adaptogenic herbs. Hence, the best adaptogenic herb for you depends on the specific issue and symptoms that you’re experiencing, as well as on the kind of solution you’re looking for. To help you decide, we’ve compiled a list of the 9 best adaptogenic herbs...