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The Effects of Stress on the Body
The amount of stress that people are exposed to is rising globally. Fast-paced lifestyles, profit-chasing business models, environments filled with stimulants for all the senses, as well as many other factors are all responsible for this. The year 2023 Mental health crises has witnessed a concerning surge, highlighting the urgent need for attention and action. […]
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Effects of Music
As we rush about our day, we might forget the power that music has on our lives and health. How the brain processes music Music makes its way through the ear canal as sound waves, which reach the eardrum and vibrate as sound, before travelling through the inner ear to the cochlea. The sense organ […]
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How to Combat Stress and Anxiety
We all have been there, high demands at work, family conflicts, breakups, relocation, you name it. Life is notorious for throwing us curve balls and often at the least opportune time, but we can get through these phases with more grace and kindness to ourselves and others. Stress is one of the most dangerous risks […]
Reducing Stress
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Weight Loss and Maintenance Tips
The quick and dirty (I mean clean) overview for how to lose weight and keep it off. Weight loss For weight loss, you just need two words: calorie restriction and exercise. With diet being the most important. It has been found that our body fitness level is 80% based on diet and 20% based on […]
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Adrenal Fatigue & Insufficiency
The adrenal glands are important for our energy, health, and mood. The adrenal glands are small glands located on top of the kidneys and play a large role in hormone production. The hormones that are produced and released from the adrenal glands regulate multiple processes in the body including metabolism, the immune system, blood pressure, […]
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Diet Hack for Improved Mood
The foods we eat can have a drastic impact on both our mood and cognitive abilities. Consuming foods that boost serotonin, which is the happy hormone in the body, can help reduce stress and boost affect. Likewise eating red meat which contains the amino acid taurine or taking it in a supplement form can increase […]
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Diabetes 101
One of the fastest growing medical conditions today, why diabetes is on the rise and why we should care. Diabetes is a collection of metabolic disorders that result in high amounts of sugar in the blood. Elevated blood sugar is known as hyperglycemia and is the key element in the diagnosis of Diabetes. The main […]
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Workplace-Stress
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Stress ManagementGERD
Feel the burn, when diet and lifestyle wrecks havoc on your gut. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder with a reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. For most, GERD can be managed with diet and lifestyle changes, but for some medications may be needed. Besides symptom management, the main concern associated […]
