The number of scientific studies on the effects yoga, relaxation and visualization has on physical and mental health is growing rapidly. Health organizations and universities have taken on the task of conducting their own studies to determine for themselves if there is any relevance to the myriad claims in the media today. Benefits of Yoga […]
According to statistics provided by The National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 23 million U.S. citizens over the age of 12 were addicted to an illegal or prescribed drug in 2011. Marijuana was the most commonly abused drug, with prescription pain relievers and tranquilizers representing the second most abused substances. Epidemic in scope, drug addiction […]
If you are like a lot of people these days, you are used to doing at least two things at once. For example, you might organize your bills and keep an eye on your children at the same time. While it is very common to have your mind on so many things at once, it is […]
Finding heart healthy foods is a necessity in today’s day and age. Everywhere one looks, there are processed foods that can be consumed. These foods are not only bad for the waist line, they are bad for the heart. Everyone needs to focus on their health and that’s why it’s important to know where to […]
Give your whole day a makeover just by starting your morning in a healthier, more relaxing way with just three habits: exercise, meditate and eat a good breakfast. Exercise We’ve all read a hundred times that waking up and exercising is monumentally good for our whole body and outlook on life, but why do some people […]
One out of every four adults over the age of 18 in the United States suffers from mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. This is an estimated 57.7 million people, making mental disorders the leading cause of disability in America. It’s no surprise then that stories about issues of mental health […]
Abusing or mis-using drugs is one of the worst things for your body. Drug abuse can negatively affect your liver, heart and lungs. What many people don’t realize is that it can also do a number on your teeth. If you regularly abuse drugs, you will likely experience a number of oral health issues including […]
The development of an addiction is hard to fight, particularly when an individual denies that he or she has a problem. Although denial may not seem harmful, it does present a problem when it comes to fighting the addiction and seeking appropriate help. Potential Problems With Denial Denying that a problem exists is a primary […]
