Anemia is a condition in which there are not enough healthy red blood cells in the blood. You may be familiar with iron deficiency anemia, which occurs when a person does not have enough iron. This type of anemia can usually be remedied by increasing one’s iron intake. Sickle cell anemia is different because it is hereditary. It is a type of sickle cell disease (SCD), which ... Continue Reading
What are Chakras and How to Tell If They Are Blocked?
You may have heard mention of your chakras in yoga class — maybe someone even told you that one of your chakras is blocked. Though the terminology may be new to you, it has ancient roots, dating back to as early as 1500 BC, where it was mentioned in the Hindu Sanskrit text called the Vedas. Chakra is a Sanskrit word which literally means “wheel.” Each of the seven chakras ... Continue Reading
The Power Of Positive Thinking: Can It Help You?
Positive thinking can heal your mind and your body, and it’s time we learned why and how. Each and every functional person is born with a brain. That brain is responsible for instructing the body on how to react in any given situation. If it perceives a threat, it’ll react with “stress hormones.” If it perceives pleasure, it’ll react with “happy hormones.” The thing is, ... Continue Reading
Stress: The #1 Enemy of Weight Loss
Ever feel like you’re losing control over your weight? You’ve tried dieting, you exercise, yet you can’t seem to shed those stubborn pounds. This cycle is, no doubt, just another number on the list of things which are causing you daily stress. You may think of stress as a mental state - a response in your brain to an overwhelming situation. It turns out is way more than that. ... Continue Reading
Mindful Eating: Your Key To Longevity And A Healthy Life
If you follow the latest food trends, you’ve probably heard about mindful eating and its reported health benefits — but what is mindful eating exactly? And how might it benefit you? Read on to find out! The Origins of Mindful Eating Mindful eating originally comes from Buddhism and is simply the idea of meditating on eating; becoming mindful of what you eat and why. In ... Continue Reading
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