Millions of people perish each year as a result of opioid use, whether they were on purpose or not. Some people take painkillers for medical reasons and, although they weren’t misusing the medication at the time, have developed an addiction to it. Others, on the other hand, use drugs to obtain that high or to … Read more
Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more aware of the stream of thoughts and feelings we are experiencing. In recent years, mental health charities have conducted surveys that indicate over 70% of the population has suffered from stress levels that are so overwhelming they have harmed their lives. At first, it may seem counterproductive for … Read more
Indoor air quality has been quoted as one of the most harmful silent killers. According to the WHO, polluted air is responsible for 7 million deaths every year. Countless studies connect air pollution with neurovascular, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases. The indoor air you breathe could contain up to 5 times more pollutants than the outdoor. … Read more
Over the past year, more of us than ever have faced illness in our loved ones. Whenever we have ill loved ones, anxiety is a natural response. Our minds fill with questions: are they going to be okay? What will I do if they aren’t okay? When, in a global pandemic, this threat of illness … Read more
With more open conversations happening now than ever before regarding mental health and mental illness, many people are eager to educate themselves on how they can best understand and control their own mental health. In this post, we’ve put together a few top tips on where to find the best and most useful information, and … Read more
It’s an unfortunate fact that not everyone is able to get the medical treatment they deserve. Due to costs, schedules or simply unavailability, it can be hard to practice the best healthcare for a range of maladies or requirements, except in specific circumstances. Of course, some countries do it better than others. It’s true that … Read more
Many people take care of their health by focusing on their weight and eating the right foods. However, to truly take care of your health you need to look after your entire body and mind. Taking a holistic approach to looking after yourself is essential to ensure you stay in the best health. Every aspect … Read more
If you have a medical problem, or just feel like something is wrong with your body, then you may want to do something about it. However, medication is not for everyone and it’s completely understandable if you don’t want to use this to treat whatever the problem is. Luckily for you, there are alternatives that … Read more
Many people assume that a healthy lifestyle is boring or restrictive, but it certainly doesn’t have to be. In fact, you can have fun, feel better, and enjoy a wider range of activities when you commit to optimizing your health. You don’t even need to make major changes to your day-to-day life in order to … Read more
The winter blues can be tough enough to deal with at the best of times, never mind during a global pandemic. If you’re struggling with the idea of being stuck inside all winter and having to miss out on your usual holiday season activities, then try some of these tips to help you cope with … Read more