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Healing Plants You Should Surround Yourself With

Imagine a location with a built-in natural apothecary that has healing potions, healthy CO2 balanced air, and energy that is blooming with so much positivity you can actually feel it. Welcome to your home with healing plants. Adding plants can transform your abode from just a place to lay your head to a certified zen den for all things self-care. Especially when growing and surrounding yourself with certain medicinal plants in your indoor or outdoor garden. Dr. Michael J Balick, vice president for Botanical Science at The New York Botanical Garden explains, […]

How to Take Care of Your Hands When Trying to Prevent Coronavirus

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As the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 continues to spread globally, health officials have emphasized that washing one’s hands regularly and properly is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infection. Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says people should scrub their hands for at least 20 seconds to effectively curb the spread of germs. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol can also be used to rid your hands of germs, though they are not as effective as soap and water at […]

6 Reasons You Should Spend More Time Alone

Floatation Therapy, Wellness

In today’s constantly connected world, finding solitude has become a lost art. We tend to equate a desire for solitude with people who are lonely, sad, or have antisocial tendencies. But seeking solitude can actually be quite healthy. In fact, there are many physical and psychological benefits of spending time alone. Benefits of Seeking Solitude 1. Solitude allows you to reboot your brain and unwind. Constantly being “on” doesn’t give your brain a chance to rest and replenish itself. Being by yourself with no distractions gives you the chance to clear your mind, focus, and think more clearly. It’s an opportunity to revitalize […]

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How to Practice Skin Care While Staying Indoors

Red Light Therapy, Wellness

Even for those who are healthy, staying home to reduce the spread of coronavirus is a big change in environment and routine, both of which can impact your skin. A change in diet, activity, and air can result in facial breakouts, dryness, and other negative reactions. To combat those issues, there are simple tips you can use to practice good skin care by revising your daily routine, and using what you already have available in your home. Reduce Stress Social distancing poses a challenge to mental health, as it isolates […]

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How to Exercise at Home During Coronavirus Outbreak

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There are many reasons you may want to avoid the gym, but recently the coronavirus pandemic is to blame as many people are now stationed at home to help decrease the spread. Now it’s more important than ever to stick to a routine and exercise during this shutdown. Problem is, not everyone has a personal workout gym in their home. So, how do you set up an effective home workout? What do you do if you don’t have much equipment or space? The following series takes you through a variety […]

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Meditation Techniques and Benefits for Beginners

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Meditation is an approach to training the mind, similar to the way that fitness is an approach to training the body. But the question is, how do you learn? “In Buddhist tradition, the word ‘meditation’ is equivalent to a word like ‘sports’ in the U.S. It’s a family of activities, not a single thing,” University of Wisconsin neuroscience lab director Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D., told The New York Times. And different meditation practices require different mental skills. It’s extremely difficult for a beginner to sit for hours and think of […]

7 ways Jennifer Aniston makes 51 look 31

Infrared Sauna, Wellness

How old is Jennifer Aniston is a question we often find ourselves asking when we’re having another Sunday Friends marathon. Much like Edward Cullen, Dorian Gray, and Jennifer Lopez, Jen simply does not age. Our favorite actress turned 51 in February this year and we can barely tell a difference between how she looks now compared to how she looked in her Rachel days and we want to know why. From swapping coffee for a glass of celery juice every morning to splashing her face with cold water and having infrared light therapy […]

7 Best Sleep Apps to Download in 2020, According to Experts

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Struggling to catch enough zzz’s? There’s an app for that (no surprise there!). In fact, there are so many sleep apps that promise to help you fall (and stay) asleep that it can be hard to figure out which ones are worth a try. That’s where the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute come in. They got feedback from real consumers to determine the best sleep apps out there. Whether you want to drift off to meditation or a bedtime story, download one of these apps today to get the sleep you […]

9 Ways You Can Improve Your Mental Health Today

Wellness

Sure, diet and exercise help. But so does opening up to a friend. Mental health is much more than a diagnosis. It’s your overall psychological well-being—the way you feel about yourself and others as well as your ability to manage your feelings and deal with everyday difficulties. And while taking care of your mental health can mean seeking professional support and treatment, it also means taking steps to improve your emotional health on your own. Making these changes will pay off in all aspects of your life. It can boost your mood, […]

Women in nature taking deep breathes for relaxation.

Can You Reduce Anxiety and Stress by the Way You Breathe?

Anxiety, Stress, Wellness

Science shows that learning how to breathe correctly can help you find peace. Breathing is so ordinary, so mundane, that its true significance can easily pass us by. For thousands of years, people have used simple breathing exercises to relieve anxiety, stress, depression, and even chronic pain. Some even claim they lead to spiritual enlightenment. But I am as spiritual as a house brick, so instead, I use them to stay positive, focused and appreciative in a crazy world. I first discovered the art of breathing as part of my research into mindfulness […]