Often, we find it difficult to accept reality because of our aspirations. Even if we have healthy and ethical desires, we don’t always achieve many of them in this life. In addition, we often have to give up pursuing these desires, even if they are good ones, for various reasons. Find out how our illusions and dreams can hold us back to fulfill our real purpose and how we can overcome them.
Archives for 2023
Fiber for Weight Control
Fiber might just be the key to healthy weight management – and nature packages the carbs in perfectly balanced ratios when you eat them as whole foods. Think unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds. Research suggests that carbohydrates are meant to come packaged in nature-balanced ratios of total carbohydrates to fiber. Find out how fiber influences the way carbohydrates are absorbed and processed, as well as how they interact with your microbiome to promote optimal health and ideal weight for your body.
12 Tips for Dealing with Stressful Work Environments
Do you dread getting out of bed every day to go to work because your work environment is too stressful? You are not alone. 62% of US workers reported having high levels of stress, involving extreme fatigue or feeling out of control. For many it is not only the excessive workload that causes them stress, but also people issues and the work environment. Find out in this article 12 effective steps on how to deal with a stressful work environment.
Mind/Body Health Connections
Dr. Victor Frankl discovered in concentration camp how important hope and a positive mindset were for survival. Find out in this article in which ways our mindset can influence physical and mental health, and what you can do to improve your outlook on life.
The Problems of Cell Phone Abuse
On January 17, 2020, the famous American newspaper New York Times published an article in which the author claimed that parents shouldn’t worry about how much time their children spend using technology, such as cell phones, tablets and computers. That’s because, at least according to some experts, too much screen time is not related to their health and well-being. Really? Find out the facts in this article.
Benefits from an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
There is a lot of health buzz around the term “inflammation” right now. From new scientific discoveries to celebrities and social media influencers, it seems like everyone is talking about this important bodily process and its potential impact on our health. Discover in this article what diseases are caused by inflammation and what diet can do to influence inflammation in your body.