We’ve all heard of Dry January and Veganuary by now… But what exactly are they? And what are their benefits? We know: excess alcohol and meat are damaging to your health. This collective awareness, promoted recently by documentaries (like Seaspiracy and Live to 100:…
There are many ways to get a temporary satisfying dose of dopamine, but not all of them are considered healthy. Consider this. When you eat something super sugary, such as a doughnut, your blood sugar levels spike quickly and then…
We live in a world of coffee fixes. There is There’s a reason the dark, opaque color of a rich coffee brew has us appreciating that it’s stronger than its translucent counterpart, tea. Not only does coffee have more caffeine…
This time of year can be triggering for many people. We find ourselves back in family situations that may trigger, uproot, cross boundaries, and bring us back to a period of time where we didn’t feel appreciated, respected, or in…
As far as diets go, one thing that appears to be consistent across the board on several different philosophies is the importance of portion sizes. However, this will vary greatly depending on multiple factors, such as the person’s age, activity…
The excitement for Christmas becomes more and more concrete as soon as November rolls around. The cold sets in, Christmas films fill the screens, and stores are filled with decorations and gift goodies. So the question remains: should you begin…
The benefits of a breath of fresh air on our mental state have long been recognized. And now, the physical benefits of contact with nature are now scientifically proven. Trees not only promote better nervous balance, but also sympathetic and…
In the modern world, we typically don’t feel like we have time for a bath. Mixed in with the hustle and bustle of things, we don’t think we can slow down and take a leisurely soak, so we pop in…
How we perceive energy in today’s age of productivity was become a little skewed. We need to be constantly producing, feeding our body and brain with caffeine in order to keep going – but that’s not real energy. The result?…
Complaining never helps anything. There are are times in our lives (hello, holidays!) when our levels are a tad higher than normal, and that’s okay. However, complaining too much, without seeking solutions, rarely generates positivity, if ever. Complaints lead to…
We all want to live our best lives, but the thought of a lifestyle revamp can be overwhelming. That’s where biohacks come in. They’re tiny, simple adjustments to your everyday routine that can have a big impact on overall well-being. Try incorporating one…
Waking up with anxiety and creating, almost before we even open our eyes, a mental list of all the things that worry us: this can happen to anyone, especially after a bad night’s sleep. But when this occurance grows and becomes chronic over time,…
