How to Beat the Hormonal Rollercoaster: Part 2
Now, if you understand that sleep is your number one medicine for resetting your endocrine system (click to read Part 1), and you are getting your recommended daily dose, how come that you still experience PMS-like symptoms every month? Bloating, mood swings, cramps and cravings. If your HPA axis sends the right stimulating messengers to your
How to Beat the Hormonal Rollercoaster: Part 1
Women are usually more aware of hormonal fluctuations than men, even though they too undergo cyclical changes in the secretion of tiny messenger chemicals. And since the endocrine system closely impacts and is influenced by our nervous system, imbalances do affect our mood. To ride the monthly changes of your cycle smoothly, it helps to look into balancing smaller units daily. Just looking at one single day, there are and
Which Fruits & Vegetables to Buy Organic
Every year, the Environmental Working Group releases the Dirty Dozen, the twelve most pesticide-ridden fruits & vegetables. We recommend that you try your best to buy these produce items organic to ensure you and your family stay as toxin-free as possible! Image Courtesy of bodyunburdened.com
Reflexology: Reduce Stress & Heal Your Body, Mind & Spirit!
Are you feeling stressed, over-worked, lethargic or simply in need of a good detox? Then consider a reflexology session! Reflexology, like acupuncture, has been practiced by the Chinese for over 5,000 years, but it was only introduced to the States in the early part of this century. Reflexology is a holistic healing modality: it is based on the premise that there are ‘reflexes,’ or specific points on the feet, hands
5 Simple Quinoa Recipes
Quinoa, a popular grain used in many South-American dishes, is a super food in its own right. This tiny grain is famous for its protein power, helps lower cholesterol, and is an oh-so slightly slimmer carb than its healthy cousin, brown rice. Plus its mild taste and fun texture make it a great canvas for many different ingredients making it so easily versatile. Cooking quinoa simply involves thoroughly rinsing under
Human Sustainability: The Art of Doing Nothing
A few months back I came across a Pinterest meme that said: Stop the Glorification of Busy. It remains one of my favorite reminders that if you never stop doing stuff, you may forget how to relax. I remember my corporate days of traveling 70% of the time and constantly feeling overwhelmed. I whisked from one desk to another, office to boardroom, plane ride to taxi ride. I would sit
Sun Protection 101
For billions and billions of years, the sun’s light has brilliantly shone on our amazing planet. As this grand star’s ultraviolet (UV) beams make their way through the atmosphere, many people enjoy their favorite outdoor pastimes soaking up its benefits – and its dangers. Just because you don’t feel the heat, don’t mistakenly think these rays aren’t reaching you. Also, a cloudy sky doesn’t guarantee that the sun’s UVs are
Lemlem: Casual Ethiopian-Inspired Eco-Clothing
Lemlem means “to flourish” or “to bloom”in the Ethiopian language Amharic. Founded by Ethiopian born supermodel and actress Liya Kebede — who is also the former World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health — the collection produces ethically sourced women’s and children’s clothing. “Thriving” is the conscious theme behind the Lemlem online boutique. Designed in the USA, Lemlem’s designs aim to preserve the art of producing
Happiness Is Contagious! 5 Tips to a Happier You
Recent research suggests that a smile is, in fact, contagious. A study from Harvard and the University of California has found what we have all suspected to be true for a long time: happiness truly is infectious. In fact it’s so infectious that it can be passed from one person to another and spread by up to three degrees. The results, which will be published in the British Medical Journal,
Soda Increases the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes… and a Catalog of Other Health Problems
A European study at the Imperial College of London has shown that the risk for Types 2 Diabetes increases by 22% with the daily consumption of soda or a sugary drink – even if it’s just a single serving a day. These findings, though familiar and prevalent, are significant as they are very consistent with the outcomes of similar U.S. studies (a 25% increased risk). Soda has also been linked
