A lot of time and money goes into trying to find our miracle skin care product but here’s the truth: We need to look deeper. Acne is the body’s way of communicating to you that there is a deeper imbalance. Once balance is restored, skin care products should no longer be required to maintain clear skin. Healing the inner body ultimately heals the skin. Acne is the most common skin condition in the United...
Anger is one of the most basic of human emotions. It's experienced even by babies. But while infants and toddlers manage their anger primarily with tears and physical reflex, such as hitting, adults have better options. Using healthy ways to manage anger can benefit your mental and physical health and it makes you more likable in most cases. How Does Anger Affect the Body? - Studies show that feeling...
Migraine sufferers might soon have a new pathway to relief. New research- has found a connection between the hypothalamus (a part of the brain that regulates hormones and the autonomic nervous system) and migraines. This may help identify more specific migraine triggers which could lead to finding the reasons behind the triggers and help prevent attacks for good. Check Out How the Hypothalamus Could...
According to the -Bureau of Labor Statistics-, workers change jobs so often that the median tenure at any given company is approximately 4 years. The days where workers work at one or two jobs in their lifetime is over. The reasons why people leave are endless. Some are trying to advance their careers, while others are fed up with their jobs. In some cases, boredom is the root cause. You may feel similarly....
Even if you’re not always aware of the sound, noise pollution can affect both mental and physical health, and few are aware of the actual impact of this menace on to our wellbeing. How much noise pollution do you encounter on a regular basis? Given that noise pollution doesn't necessarily mean high decibels, it might be harming more than you realize. Moreover, even if you’ve learned to tune it out,...
Stress can wreak havoc on our wellbeing and peace of mind. It can even make us physically sick. Unfortunately, Americans are super stressed out. But why? According to -Thrive Global-, around 25% of people say that work is their biggest stressor. But what if most people bring this stress upon themselves by holding unrealistic beliefs about work? For example, many people think they’ve failed if they...
The -average American- logs 44 hours per week with their employer and 50 or 60-hour workweeks are common in some industries. Combine those long workweeks with other commitments, like parenting, social events and volunteer work, and it’s easy to pile too many obligations into an already hectic week. While some adults love leading fast-paced lives, it’s not necessarily good for their bodies — and they...
Americans are stressed out, and it’s making them sick. According to the -American Psychological Association-, the vast majority of people experience some level of stress. Many even report extreme levels of stress such that it impacts their health. In an effort to combat the epidemic, scientists have developed a “vaccine” that seeks to reduce the symptoms associated with the body’s stress response....
Japanese workers are losing their lives to an entirely preventable condition: Karoshi. Defined - as death caused by working too much, or job-related exhaustion, karoshi has become a public-health crisis that Japan can no longer ignore. With nearly 25% of the country’s employees working more than 80 hours of overtime per month, as reported by the - BBC - , Japan has recognized that it needs to create...
Stress is par for the course for most Americans. Nearly everyone feels the weight of its tug, but where you live could determine which type of stress is most likely to pull you down. Comparisons in stress caused by work, finances, family, health and safety helped to determine this list. According to the -report-, the most common stressors are low income, poor health, divorce and surrounding crime rates....