The appeal of long, flowing hair can be difficult to resist. Unfortunately, you might be stuck with hair that just seems to stop growing at a certain length or takes too long to grow out. Thankfully, there are a few tricks you can use to get your hair to grow longer in a short period of time. If you’re sick of dull hair that isn’t growing, check out these tips! Get Ready For A Lifestyle…
If the Earth indeed has anything close to a magical potion in the healthy and beauty section, it would be tea tree oil. For those who are not too familiar with the benefits of tea tree oil, no, it does not provide instant healing and neither does it make you immortal. But what it can do for you is that it might be able to take away some of those pesky ailments you have had…
An important event is coming up in a month’s time. One that might require you to lose 20 pounds otherwise the dress or tuxedo you plan to wear will be close to impossible to put on. A glance in the mirror and it’s a confirmation that you had let loose the past couple of months gaining the unwanted blubber around the waist. Most of us have been here before. The need to shed those pounds which we didn’t…
Blood sugar is a sneaky health issue, but there are many powerful foods that can help you lower blood sugar levels efficiently and quickly. First, in order to understand why high (and low) blood sugar occurs, it’s important to have a basic understanding of what triggers blood sugar highs and lows, and it all starts with insulin. Insulin is the hormone that goes into our blood stream and delivers nutrients to the cells so that…
Blasting the air conditioner (AC) in the summer while sleeping cozily beneath a plush, heavy blanket or two may seem crazy to some; but, for others…it’s just what the doctor ordered for a good night’s rest. Many people love sleeping under heavy blankets while running the AC in the heart of summer. They’re often criticized for wasting energy, but scientific evidence endorses this paradoxical trend. Studies highlight four reasons why some individuals dare to sleep…
We don’t always have enough time to eat meals at home, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t eat healthy, even when we’re at work. These healthy and portable meals are good because: They are full of vitamins. They have plenty of protein. You will feel full after eating them — meaning you’ll crave less food. So if you’re one of us busy folks, make sure to try some of these healthy and portable meals. Pack them…
Taking time to relax and put your feet up is important to maintain self-care, but doing this in excess actually has many negative effects. Even taking the time to decompress from a long day at the office might actually not be as great for you in the long run. Think about it – sitting all day just to come home and sit. Here are some ways that it can negatively impact your body. 1. Slow Digestion…
The Bible says “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” Now, you may or may not believe in the Bible, but you can’t deny the importance of proper sanitation. Your hygiene matters a lot. It not just keeps you presentable, but also keeps you healthy and makes you feel good about yourself. Marinating proper personal hygiene does not have to be expensive and difficult. Here are 10 hacks that will help you maintain your cleanliness. 1. Wash…
With the plethora of health information available, it is difficult to sift through all the avenues of resources and find advice you feel confident with. Well, instead of learning from trial and error, let’s learn through the wise words from some of the oldest people that have ever lived! Jeanne Calment – 122 years Born in 1875, this super-centenarian had the pleasure of meeting Vincent Van Gogh. She credits her longevity to an olive oil rich diet…
There has been a general misconception about the relationship between matcha and green tea. Given the legion of followers within the tea-drinking community, many people have been misguided to think that all green teas are matcha. However, it should be noted that matcha is only one type of powdered green tea. To qualify as matcha green tea powder, it has to be extracted from tencha leaves and undergo a disciplined growing process. When the tea…