Grounding, sometimes called 'earthing,' involves connecting your body to the Earth. Grounding embraces the Earth and all the living things on it as part of a global electrical system. The idea of improving human health by touching the earth was suggested over 130 years ago. Nowadays, humans make plastic shoes, drive cars with rubber tires, …
Yoga developed during the tantric civilization in India and all parts of the world more than 10,000 years ago. Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means 'to join' or 'to unite'. Practiced by more than 14% of American adults in 2017, most people have heard of yoga. Known for its movements, yoga …
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With the closing of one year, another one brings dawning opportunities for new experiences and growth. Part of bringing in the New Year generally includes some sort of health-supporting change from exercise to dieting, and everything in between. Nowadays, there is a strong argument that dieting isn’t the answer; it’s possible to be healthy at …
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In the United States, sugar, sugar is everywhere and in everything. Oftentimes sugar is an added ingredient that just doesn't make sense. The daily recommendation for sugar intake over 2 years of age is less than 10% of your daily calories. But, it can be found in your breakfast cereal, in your crackers, in your …
Most of us grew up knowing that roughly 60-70% of our body is made of water. You've been told to drink water when it's hot or when you exercise. Suddenly, you learn that water alone isn't enough. Fancy commercials with name-brand products in dozens of colors and flavors burst onto the scene. Drink your electrolytes, …
Another year has passed, and as usual, New Year's resolutions are a popular practice. Whether it be eating better, exercising, making more time to take care of one's health, etc., it's important to take some time to focus on yourself during these quieter winter months. Part of this focus can be on organizing and optimizing …
When humans are walking barefoot outside, we can feel stress and worry melt away. Feeling the grass beneath our feet and the sand between our toes, or even warm pavement radiating heat into our skin, supports this. That's often why we seek out these areas for a reprieve from our normal routines and environments. Being …
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