Category: wellness

Why You Should Treat Yourself to Regular Saunas

Want to enjoy many of the same benefits as a bout of vigorous exercise, extend your “healthspan” and protect your brain and heart health—all while relaxing in warm comfort? Treat yourself to a sauna! Could a treat as luxurious as a sauna really be good for your health? It sounds too good to be true,…


Ozone Linked to Depression in Adolescents

Ozone, a common air pollutant, could be one of the causes behind depressive symptoms in adolescents, according to a new study. The pollutant could have especially profound effects on mental health during the onset of puberty, raising concerns about youth exposure to the chemical. Researchers at the University of Denver and Stanford University found evidence that…


The Profound Impact of Productivity on Your Soul

People are constantly looking for new ways to improve their productivity. This is because there are only so many hours in the day, and yet there is always so much to do in the allotted time. Productivity habits not only motivate us but also help us lay claim to time that is slipping away, unused,…


Is Loneliness the New Smoking?

When Canadian pop icon Justin Bieber released his song “Lonely” in October of 2020, the 28-year-old star sang about the crushing loneliness he felt after becoming so famous at such an early age. Bieber’s song quickly topped the charts in Canada, as well as in countries as diverse as Hungary, Malaysia, and Norway. I’m not…


These Five Foods Safely Suppress Your Appetite

Black pepper, spinach and other common foods can assist in appetite control, helping you stay on a natural path toward health and wellness Being overweight or obese is the result of a complex set of interactions among genetic, behavioral and environmental factors. And despite the seemingly countless weight loss diets, strategies, potions and devices offered…


25 Pieces of Life Advice: My Personal Favorites

One of the goals of this blog is to keep me accountable. It fills the role of a coach who keeps telling me to stick to the fundamentals and do the little things right. I’m absolutely convinced that the best advice for living well is unbelievably simple. I don’t use that word lightly… It’s literally…


Spring Belongs to the Wood Element, and What Does This Mean?

A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…


My Simple, High-Impact Productivity Protocol

Much of our days are spent with busywork or distractions. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, busywork and distractions can be lovely ways to spend our time. But sometimes we want to use our time powerfully and effectively. Let’s look at ways to work with increased impact. Imagine a protocol that you followed that would…


Study finds link between glyphosate exposure and pregnancy length

Women exposed to the herbicide glyphosate were more likely to experience shorter pregnancies, according to a study published last week in the journal Environmental Research. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup. Most research on the health effects of glyphosate has focused on workplace exposures — people who work in agriculture and as…


How Industry Leaders Manage Their Time

Focusing on your primary responsibilities, like driving sales and moving your company forward, can be a business owner or leader struggle. Because of this, it’s crucial to manage your time well. Does this mean you need to get everything done? Nope. That’s not realistic. Instead, at the end of the day, you feel accomplished and satisfied without…