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Beyond the Mat: 5 Health Benefits of Yoga

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  This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer here . Beyond the Mat: 5 Health Benefits of Yoga Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten so consumed by everyday life, problems, and hectic routines that you stopped focusing on your health and wellness. We have all been there. However, it is vital to prioritize your emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. There is a very hefty physical price for not taking care of your body.  Yoga is the ultimate gift to bestow upon your body and give it the pampering it deserves. It helps you manage your stress and helps establish a balance between the needs of the individual’s mind, body, and soul. Simply put, yoga revolves around mindfulness and is the ultimate panacea for all corporate ills. Also, there are many extensive studies that have also proved that yoga has no side effects on the human body and is the safest of all physical exercises. How hard is it to roll out a mat and practice a few poses? It can’t be that...

7 Ways to Naturally Improve Gut Health

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  This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer  here . 7 Ways to Naturally Improve Gut Health August is a pretty big deal in the health world, primarily because August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. Gastroparesis Awareness Month aims to spread more awareness to help you understand Gastroparesis, along with educating you on preventive measures.  A study done by The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NBCI) on the impact of risk factors on gastroparesis, determined that African Americans are more likely to have diabetic gastroparesis than patients of other races. Despite Gastroparesis being on the rise, it is often misunderstood by many people.  I know you may be thinking... "What exactly is Gastroparesis?". Breaking down the term, “gastro” refers to your stomach and “paresis” highlights the nerve-related muscle weakness/partial paralysis. Gastroparesis is a dangerous condition and can be inhibiting for the millions who suffer from it...

Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul with Holistic Living: A Beginner's Guide to Holistic Living

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   This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer  here . Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul with Holistic Living A Beginner's Guide to Holistic Living It’s been months, your body just doesn’t feel right and you’ve developed some unusual symptoms in your body.  When you try to shake them off, all of your attempts fail. You have even tried everything your doctor has recommended to you by diligently following steps to achieve better health, but nothing seems to be working. I think it’s safe to say we have all been in a situation where we seek better healthcare, but the modern medicinal practices offered to us are just not enough to improve our symptoms.  The problem is that many seek better health instead of healing. Healing is a continuous process and getting started will require you to research and reflect on holistic ways to reverse your old lifestyle choices that your body has become accustomed to. A recent study by Georgetown University, an ins...

5 Health Benefits of Sea Moss

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  This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer  here . 5 Health Benefits of Sea Moss Sea moss also knows as red seaweed, irish moss or intertidal seaweed comes in a variety of colors such as green, brown, red, purple, black. The sea moss leaves are spiny and slimy due to the presence of a gelatinous carbohydrate called carrageenan. Carrageenan for hundreds of years has been used to thicken soups and stews. The most common type of sea moss is the one that grows in warm water, the irish moss, which is red in color. Red sea moss has a large number of minerals and vitamins present in them. They’re also low in calories, sugar, and fat. Health Benefits of the Sea Moss Nutritionists found out the health benefits of sea moss, especially in women, is due to the presence of iodine, calcium, vitamin B, and zinc. Here are 5 reported health benefits of sea moss. Promotes fertility Sea moss contains a large amount of iodine making it perfect for the res...

WHY YOUR BODY NEEDS A DETOX

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   This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer here . Why your body needs a detox In today’s blog post, I am going to discuss  ways that we are exposed to toxins, why your body needs regular detoxification , and how you can start detoxifying your body today . Let’s jump right in.     Air Pollutants. Environmental toxins. Gasoline fumes. Second-hand cigarette smoke. Paint thinner fumes. Highlighters fumes. Unknown substances and chemicals in your food, hair products, cleaning products, and women’s hygiene products. The list of toxins that we are exposed to every day goes on and on . Every day we are constantly exposing our bodies to toxins. Both knowingly and unknowingly .  These toxins and chemicals can harm your health if too much gets into your body. They can predispose you to health conditions like heart disease , obesity , and diabetes . On the flip side, though, there are several ways you can overcome th...