For years, essential oils have been the rage in the natural health arena. From improving your mood to helping stimulate healing, is there anything they can’t do? Whether you’re in school and test time is looming, or you’re concerned with aging gracefully and retaining your memory functions as you do so, there are a number of essential oils to help you achieve your goals. I’ve pulled together a list of my five favorite essential oils to improve memory, plus a few more recommendations for decreased stress, to help you do just that. [Read more…]
Can Concerts Every 2 Weeks Help You Live Longer? 5 Health Benefits Of Music
Most people love listening to music while they work or on their commute, but new research tells us that going to concerts on a regular basis can increase your life expectancy by nearly a decade. [Read more…]
8 Amazing Ways Mindfulness Can Make You A Better Athlete
From reduced stress to improved mood, mindfulness has gained a rep for being healthy for your body and brain. Many studies show that consistent mindfulness practice helps grow new neural pathways. These pathways can give you better focus and emotional stability, while reducing the size of the stress areas of the brain. New research shows that mindfulness can make you a better athlete by rewiring your brain for more body-mind awareness, pain management and overall improved well-being. [Read more…]
Is Formaldehyde In Your Mascara? 4 Scary Ingredients In Your Makeup
Most of us use dozens of shampoos, lotions, serums and scrubs on a daily basis, but now researchers are finding evidence that makeup can be the most damaging of them all. With millions of products on the market, it can be challenging to figure out which products have good ingredients and those you should not use at all. If you’re not careful, looking glamorous can come with a hefty price when it comes to your health. [Read more…]