Are you feeling lethargic and tired? Having low energy levels can make even the most basic tasks seem daunting and can really negatively affect your productivity. When we are at work and we feel our energy levels start to drop we are more likely to get distracted and be lead off task, or make errors and mistakes in our work. How can you lift your energy levels so that you can get more done and take on life? Get some exercise. Go for a ten minute walk, do some yoga, or dance around the room to a good song. Getting your body moving will increase circulation, boost happy endorphins and give you … [Read more...]
Did You Know Your Friends Can Make You Sick?
We all know how having a frustrating friend or negative roommate can be annoying, but did you know that it can actually be bad for your health? Bad Interactions Increase Inflammation A study from the University of California in Los Angeles has linked negative social interactions with increased inflammation, an immune system response to fighting infections. Inflammation itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it can lead to health problems further down the road. If the body suffers from chronic inflammation it can lead to several health issues including hypertension, coronary heart … [Read more...]
Want Beautiful Skin? Foods to Eat to Make Your Skin Glow
Have you ever heard the expression “you are what you eat?” When it comes to beautiful skin, it couldn’t be truer. The healthier your diet is, the more your skin will look firm, even, clear and healthy. If you have a poor diet it can leave your skin looking blemished, sallow, dry, red, irritated or otherwise unattractive. No matter how many expensive face creams and cleansers you spend your money on, changing your diet will have a much greater effect of the overall look of your skin. Here are a few delicious and healthy foods that will give you glowing and beautiful skin: … [Read more...]
Is Your Weight Loss Plan Sustainable?
It’s a never ending cycle. You start to feel a bit chubby and unhappy with what you see in the mirror. So you throw away all of the junk food in your kitchen and head to the supermarket and buy nothing but lettuce and lean chicken breast. You strictly deny yourself all donuts and forgo your morning late for green tea instead. You buy a gym membership and brand new yoga pants and start sweating it out on the treadmill every single day. Flash forward to one month later. You are again sitting on the couch in your sweatpants after a hard day at work, eating an entire pizza to yourself and … [Read more...]
Feel the Burn: How to Get the Most from Your Workout
So you have signed up for a gym membership, bought yourself some new running shoes, and you are ready to get in shape. Here are some tips that will help you get the most out of each visit to the gym and will have you seeing results much quicker: Fuel Up Your body is like an engine, it needs fuel in order to perform to full capacity. If you do to the gym on an empty stomach you will become tired and hungry quicker and you will not be able to push yourself to your full potential. Before going to the gym, you should eat a small meal with workout-friendly foods such as whole grains, fruit, and … [Read more...]