Despite what media may lead you to believe, happiness can’t be achieved through numbers on the scale. Feeling good about yourself is so much more important than striving for a certain body type — especially when that body type simply isn’t obtainable. Rather than a too-small pair of jeans or a fashion model in a […]
What is the first thing you think about when you hear the term: fingernail? The first thing on our mind is nail polish or the fact that it’s something we tend to chew on when we are nervous. Well, nails are more than things to be painted or bitten, they can be health indicators of […]
Not taking in enough water can lead to dehydration which in turn can cause fatigue, headaches, skin problems, and low blood pressure to name a few side effects. Experts recommend drinking 8 glasses of water per day to meet your hydration needs. While drinking water is extremely important, you can also get water from certain […]
It is very inexpensive and takes only 2-5 minutes a day, we’re talking about dry brushing. What is dry brushing and what are the benefits? The idea behind dry brushing is to get your lymphatic system moving, which helps your body metabolise and get rid of toxins lingering inside. Lymph congestion is a major factor […]
Salads are always a great idea especially when it comes to trying to lose weight, but there are a few unhealthy ingredients that will sabotage your weight-loss efforts. So the next time you grab a salad for lunch, try to avoid these six unhealthy ingredients: Croutons For that added crunch croutons do the trick, but […]
Our bodies are made up of about 70% water, and therefore it is vital that we drink enough of it to keep healthy. Water plays a major role in our bodies, including maintaining electrolyte balance, blood pressure, lubricates joints, regulates body temperature and promotes cell health. We all know how important it is to stay […]
Have you ever heard of the expression “I need my beauty sleep”? Well according to specialists the benefit of enough sleep is remarkable. Here is why you should get enough sleep.. Less wrinkles – The skin produces new collagen when we sleep. The more collagen your body has, the more elastic your skin is and therefore […]
The last thing you probably feel like doing when suffering from anxiety is working out, but you will be surprised at how much it will help you calm down. It has been scientifically proven that physical exercise uses up excess adrenaline in people who experience anxiety this in turn reduces anxious thoughts. Exercise is also […]
It’s slowly warming up and almost time to get your bikini from the bottom drawer and dust it off. So we’ve found some easy tips for you to start on your summer body – now don’t get us wrong, it’s not about losing weight to fit into that bikini – for us, it’s more about […]
We should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep – that’s what we’ve all been told. How many of us are actually getting in that many hours of quality sleep? Human beings are the only species on the planet that intentionally deprive ourselves of sleep instead of listening to our body’s queues, and that may be […]