Tag: Stress

While some of us like grey hair, the rest of us don't. Simple hacks can mask grey hair. Trim the grey strands as close as possible to the roots. Dab some mascara on the strands and roots. Try hair color concealer products. Rinse your hair with tea if you'd like to avoid commercial products. Quit smoking and eat a nutritionally balanced diet to avoid premature greying. Relieve oxidative stress with meditation to prevent greying.

Your baby often expresses discomfort or displeasure through the only thing they are really good at—crying. Sometimes, deciphering their mood and why they are...

Thirty percent of breast cancer survivors suffer from insomnia, but Tai Chi can lend a hand. Research has found that it’s even better than cognitive behavioral therapy, the gold standard of treatment. All it takes is one session a week. For the breast cancer patient, Tai Chi will reduce pain, fight stress, and improve fatigue. These benefits will significantly promote better sleep quality, a major influence on the quality of life.

Acupuncture is a unique traditional Chinese medicine practice that focuses on holistic healthcare. Most of you may not want to try it out because,...

Often, we face certain health issues due to lack of sleep, feel bloated, get affected by PMS blues, and suffer from mild irritation throughout...

Since overweight and obesity has become a growing global problem, it’s safe to assume that weight loss is on many people’s minds. People who want to lose weight often avoid carbohydrates thinking that they cause weight gain. But, carbs are essential for the body and avoiding them may be bad for your health. Instead, other simple dietary modifications can help you lose weight without having to refrain from carbohydrate intake.

If stress is messing with your health, channel the power of breathing to relax the body. Start with a simple equal breathing technique that uses counting to focus on breath. Progress to pranayama (yogic breathing), nadi shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) and kumbhaka pranayama (breath retention). Or learn a deep abdominal breathing method. If you prefer a more meditative experience, controlled breathing with imagery could be the technique for you.

Stress is a normal part of life, so it helps to know how to cope. Start by avoiding negative strategies like drinking too much alcohol, eating poorly, and suppressing emotions. To feel better, try emotion-based coping like sleep, exercise, meditation, and spending time with people. It’ll pave the way for handling the situation with solution-based coping. This may include finding what you can change, confronting with “I feel” statements, and finding lessons to learn.

Your everyday activities can make or break your immunity. Chronic stress lets inflammation thrive, so make time for self-care. Sleeping less than 7 hours each night will also impair the body’s ability to fight germs. Avoid physical inactivity but don’t overdo it, because both habits disrupt immune cell function. The same goes with excessive alcohol intake, smoking, and eating processed foods. Your body needs nutrients to stay healthy, so eat whole foods when possible.

Do you need to eat or do you want to eat? It turns out hunger is not the only reason we eat food. Many...

Some of us may assume that with all the modern data storage technology and reminder applications out there, the requirement for human memory will...

There is nothing more heartbreaking than losing a loved one either to death or to a breakup. It is a soul-crushing experience for anybody...

Managing hormones might optimize your weight loss regime. High levels of leptin, the hunger hormone, lead to overeating. Manage leptin by reducing your consumption of fructose and getting adequate sleep. High levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, increases appetite and causes overeating. Manage it with stress-relieving techniques. Additionally, cut down on caffeine and exercise regularly. Lastly, low levels of estrogen and testosterone cause fat gain. They can be managed with supplements and strength training.

With the competitive way of life growing fast, it is of no doubt that chronic stress is rising with time. Be it due to...

Motherhood is a challenging journey. There are days that can be difficult and draining. It’s even more challenging when these days stretch and turn into...