You have likely incorporated at least a few immune-boosting foods into your diet in the last few months since COVID-19 started sweeping the globe. However, with winter fast-approaching, there is no time like the present to throw everything you can into keeping your immune system in fighting form. Not just because of the coronavirus, but because of the winter cold and flu season, which is still a genuine and viable threat. Here are the top 7 foods to include in your diet today to build your winter immunity and keep the sniffles at bay.
Eating These 3 Things Will Cause a Runny Nose
An embarrassing runny nose can seem to strike at the most inconvenient moment. You have probably found yourself minding your own business when suddenly your nose begins to drip like a broken faucet, and you think to yourself, “Where are the damn tissues!?”, which inevitably sends you scrambling to the restroom in a flurry of nose activity. A runny nose isn’t just a symptom of looming sickness. It can also be a result of the foods you eat or even unknown allergies that you may have. A nose can run for all sorts of reasons, including infections, allergies, and irritants.
How Sea Air is Good for Your Brain and Body
For hundreds of years, people have been flocking to the shore in the summer months. To enjoy the sand and waves, yes. But for many, there is a more complicated reason behind their desire to spend time on the beach. It has long been believed that the sea air has incredible therapeutic health benefits that can help balance your body, reduce chronic pain, and improve your overall sense of wellbeing. So are these health-seeking beachgoers right? Can the sea air really benefit your brain and body? Read on as we delve into the science behind the natural healing powers of fresh wind and ocean waves.
Traveling This Christmas? Here’s How to Stay Healthy
Spending Christmas with family can be wonderful and gives you a great chance to create new memories, reminisce on old ones, and catch up on the craziness of the previous year. Unless you live in the same area as your family, you are likely going to be doing some traveling this holiday season. We all know how hard traveling can be on your routine. You don’t have time for exercise, you’re eating unhealthy food that you didn’t cook yourself, and you’re doing a lot of sitting. But believe it or not, it is possible to take care of your body while you’re away from home. Here is our survival guide for how to stay healthy as you travel this Christmas.
7 Kitchen Hacks to Create Healthy and Quick Meals
I get it; your schedule is busy. You work, you exercise, you run errands, you spend time with your family and friends. Taking the time to eat can be hard. Taking the time to eat well is even harder. Or is it? In fact, cooking and preparing healthy, whole foods can often be just as quick as ordering takeout or popping in a frozen pizza…without the dangerous ramifications. If you’ve always wanted to start cooking healthy food at home, check out this article to help you create delicious meals even on the busiest nights.
Take a Walk: 8 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Walk Daily
Taking 30 minutes out of every day of your busy schedule to exercise can often seem impossible. However, break down your day and consider what else absorbs 30 minutes of your time. Do you browse social media, watch an episode of your favorite TV show, or spend time aimlessly scrolling through the internet? Which one of these activities could be traded for a simple, brisk walk around the neighboorhood?
City Living Vs Country Living: Who Stays Healthier?
The city versus country living debate has raged on for years. City slickers claim that life can only be enjoyed in the hustle and bustle and noise of tens of thousands of people, while rural residents tout the benefits of open space, fresh air, and a sense of community. Ultimately, which is better comes down to personal preference. However, which one is better for you may be a little more complicated.
6 Healthiest Cocktails To Enjoy This Summer Without Destroying Your Health
Ahh summer, the time of sunshine, socializing and sipping on fun and fruity beverages while lounging poolside. There’s just one little problem. Those itty-bitty seasonal clothes, and those great big calorie-loaded cocktails, are totally at odds with one another! While we want to be looking and feeling our best to enjoy that hot weather, we don’t want to pile on the pounds from enjoying one too many summery treats. [Read more…]