The Value of (Dis)Connection

When was the last time you ate a meal alone without looking at your phone or computer? If you are like the vast majority of people, myself included, electronic devices have crept their way into every aspect of your life. The average American spends close to ten hours a day in front of a screen—TV, phone, or computer. That adds up, and can be detrimental to your physical and mental health. Beyond being a distraction, this tech-heavy lifestyle can affect your health and wellbeing in numerous ways—but it doesn’t have to. Here are some ways to turn off and tune back into real life.

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The Problem with Parasites & Why You Should Know About Them

Parasites aren't just a problem for people living in developing nations. A growing body of evidence suggests well over 60 million Americans now have at least one kind of parasite inside their guts...and most people don't even know they're infected! Parasitic infections can cause a whole host of problems including chronic fatigue, digestive issues, and mineral depletion. It's important for everyone to know the risk factors, warning signs, and treatments in the event of a parasitic infection.

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5 Natural Ways to Mitigate Common Health Problems

Before the times of pharmaceuticals and conventional medicine, many people would use natural remedies such as herbs, plants, and nutrition to mitigate common health problems. There are various amounts of different natural treatments like mindfulness, meditation, yoga, acupressure and essential oils. They can help to relieve health issues like chronic pain, migraines and headaches, sinus problems, nausea and even osteoporosis or arthritis pain.

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How to Treat an Obscure Headache

Headaches are a common phenomenon. They are caused by a number of factors including stress, dehydration, noise, lack of sleep, fatigue and sickness. When suffering from pain in the head, it is generally recommended that you try remedies such as rehydrating and lying down in the dark to see whether the pain will resolve itself before looking for medication. If you have to be physically active all day, however, you cannot afford to spend your days sleeping, which is why you need useful tips to help you obscure the pain. Here are some tricks that work.

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4 Natural Ways To Treat Allergies

As most allergy sufferers know, an allergy attack can make your life miserable. During a typical nasal allergy attack, you may experience sneezing, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, malaise, shortness of breath and a headache. Before resorting to prescription or over-the-counter medication, though, consider the following natural ways to treat allergies.

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What Self-Massage Can (And Can't) Do For You

We've all experienced it - tight, achy muscles, tension in the neck or back areas, and painful cramps. Muscles that are over-worked, tense or even stretched can cause pain in so many areas of our body. A natural reaction to the pain is to massage the area. Self-massage helps to work out the cramp or tension, but there are many other benefits, too.

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5 Ways To Institute Self-Care If You Have Cancer

Cancer can lead to socioeconomic problems, depression and social isolation, but a self-care program can help boost self-esteem and self-efficacy while increasing spiritual awareness. Incorporating a combination of techniques within your treatment plan is proven to be more effective than traditional treatment alone, so take time every day to put yourself first.

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