self care

For a healthy mind, body, and soul.

Stress
Stress is such an important variable when it comes to someone's overall health and wellness, it could be the catalyst to someone reaching their goals and finally being alive again, or it could be the push over the edge of sickness. First of all we need to define what stress is. Stress as defined by the National Institute of Mental Health as “How the brain and body respond to any demand.” These demands can be good or bad for the body depending on how effectively managed they are, and can be broken down into two main categories, and they are internal and external stress.
By Nicco Libertini5 years ago in Longevity
Stress Is Real.
I've been trying to manage my own stress for months. In the beginning, I tried to fight it - mostly, by adding more activities to my already frantic routine. I was teaching three classes online (with students in different time zones), working on projects with two committees at my university, taking two online classes for faculty development, and volunteering as a mentor for a special program. And because I wanted to be healthier, I decided to start cooking all of my own meals using one of the (in)famous meal delivery options that are now available.
By Kimberly Thomas5 years ago in Longevity
Top 5 Tips To Have Whiter Teeth
Top 5 Tips To Have Whiter Teeth Your little bad habits every day may be preventing you from having white teeth. And unfortunately, besides good dental hygiene, it is unknown if natural remedies are good for tooth enamel as a supplement. Indeed, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice, or even vegetable activated charcoal do not necessarily have a good reputation. As for whitening toothpaste or commercial whitening kit, we know that they effectively whiten teeth and weaken teeth. Fortunately, to have beautiful whiter teeth, a few adjustments in your daily habits will be more than enough!
By Pujan Mukherjee5 years ago in Longevity
6 Effective Natural Tips And Tricks To Prevent Cavities
To avoid cavities, it's no secret: having good oral hygiene by using a well-chosen and well-used toothbrush is not negotiable. Besides, the use of dental floss, interdental brush, toothpaste rich in fluoride, and mouthwash for the evening is strongly recommended, as is a regular follow-up with your dentist for your dental hygiene (simple check-up, scaling, etc.). Also, follow these natural tips and tricks that change everything!
By Pujan Mukherjee5 years ago in Longevity
How to Practice Self Care When You Don't Want To
It’s embarrassing to admit sometimes the things you let fall by the wayside when you’re struggling with your mental health. Just know you’re not the only one that has gone a week without brushing their teeth or taking a shower. It happens, and I know how hard it is to make yourself walk to the kitchen to get food, let alone stand in the shower. Here are some tips I have for when I’m feeling like total shit mentally.
By Heidi Rozzano5 years ago in Longevity
Personal Self Care for Young Adults with ASD
As an individual with Autism and Anxiety, I value the importance of daily self care. When I don't squeeze some self-care into my day, I will become easily overwhelmed. One of the symptoms of Autism is trouble concentrating. I am prone to panic attacks and will experience high degrees of stress, so it is critical for me to practice all kinds of self care.
By Talia Devora5 years ago in Longevity
4 Ways to Make Your Environment More Zen
With all you have to put up with in the workplace and just generally out in the world, your home should really be a place when you can completely relax and unwind. If it isn't that way yet, there are steps you can take to make your living space more Zen.
By Lewis Robinson5 years ago in Longevity
6 Top Ways to Reduce and cope up with your Stress and Tension
It might be quite surprising for you that often Stress is held responsible for various issues in life including many others but it is not a long back discovery. In initial days of science, it was not even considered a symptom or a cause of worry but in late 50s, it was discovered that stress has serious implications. So here, we get you through some of the ways to reduce stress and anxiety with simple yet effective and quick techniques. Have a Cup of tea A large cup of caffeine causes a short-term spike in blood pressure. It may also cause your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis to go into overdrive. Instead of coffee or a variety of energy drinks, give a try to green tea. It has less than half the caffeine of coffee and contains healthy antioxidants along with theanine, an amino acid that has a calming effect on the nervous system. Meditate The practice of inward-focused thought and deep breathing has been shown to reduce heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure. Meditation combined with regular yoga and a simple chant, can relax the mind and body to an instance of relief and blissful state. Laughter Laughter releases endorphins that improves mood and decreases levels of the stress-causing hormones named cortisol and adrenaline. Laughing tricks your nervous system into making you happy. Exercise and Yoga A short walk around the house or simply standing up to stretch during a break at work can offer immediate relief in a stressful situation. Just have a look around yourself and get to the fitness regime which can make you feel relieved, even go with your favourite music played in the background or maybe a friend along with. Getting your blood moving releases endorphins and can improve your mood almost instantaneously. Sleep better Stress can cause you to lose sleep. Unfortunately, lack of sleep is also a key cause of stress. This problematic cycle causes the brain and body to get out of sync and only gets worse as time passes by. Make sure to get seven to eight hours of sleep. Turn the TV off a bit earlier than usual, dim the lights, and give yourself time to relax before going to bed. It is the most effective stress buster out there. Think that something better is yet to Come No one managing his or her own life is devoid of stress, and too much can lead to excessive worry, nervousness, dread, upset stomach or even difficulty with breathing. The first step to overcome negative feelings is to recognise that you are experiencing a very common emotional state most commonly identified as anxiety. Although it’s uncomfortable, these feelings will pass. Fighting the anxiety can just make you stronger and helps to activate the body’s natural relaxation response. Hopefully, these ways in one way or the other help your lives transform at an ease and if they already are at ease, make yourself more calm and composed in terms of situation handling and management. Breathing technique is one of the most effective ones and scientifically proven to have a positive energy effect inside human body and mind which in turn effects the tuning of happiness hormones increasing the productivity of an individual to a capacity one is capable of, in his or her actual life which was hidden somewhere in the past. This simple tuning of mind can make your life more positive, enthusiastic and aura filled to help you and others around you to consume maximum happiness out of life which is nowadays typical for any individual to encounter. Have something worthy to live for, that is, smiles and happiness.
By Aryan5 years ago in Longevity
Confidence is the best sugar for life
I often hear such a compliment-"You are in a good state recently". Before high school, I was a silly kid who couldn't let go of a hypocritical fart. I was surprisingly fat at the time. I probably didn't care about it. I only knew that my parents gave the school money, and I was going to eat it back. At that time, the school was a big pot of rice. At the beginning of the school, I was richer and cared more about reputation. Therefore, the food was good. I would get a few catties on my home almost every week, probably because I ate a lot. If you can firmly control your height at 5-10 cm per academic year, you will not be considered a short in Shandong. But it has to be said that it is difficult for a tall and fat person to be "little birds and obedient people." Fortunately, the learning atmosphere in the class is strong, and there is almost nothing to care about except for learning.
By Brotherfromanother [email protected]5 years ago in Longevity
Tips to Treat Yourself and Relax
When work and home life has got you feeling stretched a little thin, it’s important to find some ways to treat yourself and relax. Making time for the things that you enjoy doing and making an active effort to manage your stress levels is essential for your overall well-being. Here are some simple ways that you can relax and treat yourself.
By Sasha McGregor5 years ago in Longevity
Reading for Your Soul
Exercising the mind is imperative for success in life. Most people think that training means lifting weights, going to gym classes, or even going for a swim. Yes, these are great ways to get fit and to improve your body but how is your mind going to reap the benefits.
By Puneet5 years ago in Longevity
Running Injuries and Their Treatment
Overview The chances of getting severe injuries while exercising are high and can adversely affect your daily routine activities. Here in this blog, we will discuss the injury types, their causes, and effective ways to fix them.
By Medi Check5 years ago in Longevity