When you’re anxious or under pressure, your nervous system releases stress hormones such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol, to cope with the stressor. Although at times this is a healthy and necessary coping mechanism, too much stress can lead to increased blood pressure, lower immunity, and higher risk of a stroke. It can also disrupt your digestive system, make you sick and fatigued, and leave you feeling restless. Sometimes, daily exercising, nutritious eating, and adequate sleep are all you need to reduce your stress levels. But that’s not always the case. When you experience stress too often, or for too...
Remember when your mom used to praise the benefits of “eating your greens?” As usual, it turns out, mom was right. How do moms do that? They just know everything. Well, what moms may not know is the full extent of the power of super greens, especially when it comes to weight loss. Yes, the “super” in super greens can ensure you a lifetime of health and longevity, on top of enhancing and supplementing your weight loss goals. Ready to learn how? In this article, we’ll break down exactly what super greens are, the expected health benefits when you incorporate...
If you’re vegan, you know perfectly well how hard it is to get all the nutrients your body needs solely from your food. And when it comes to collagen - the protein that we mostly source from animal-based foods and supplements, it gets even harder. Your body can also synthesize its own collagen and help you get back your healthy glow in no time. So, how can you stimulate your body to produce sufficient amounts of collagen when you’re on a vegan or vegetarian diet? In this article, we’ll help you understand what vegan-friendly collagen is and which natural supplements...
An increasing number of moms are choosing to breastfeed their kids early in life. Even moms who primarily rely on infant formula to raise their baby are breastfeeding occasionally for the bonding process, nutritional value, and immunity. But what about when your milk supply is low? Here’s an interesting fact: what you do, how you feed your baby, and what you eat can change the way your body produces milk. From too much stress to clogged ducts, maintaining a steady milk supply is not rocket science — but it does require great attention to detail. Fortunately, there are quite a...