Does a massage or facial remove your stress? Are you fond of going to the spa and getting body pampering? If you are, then maybe a spa holiday will be ideal for you when you get the chance.
It’s definitely okay to splurge once in a blue moon particularly if it’s your overall health and wellness that will benefit from this unique kind of a holiday. Research shows that some 144 million people booked a spa visit in 2006, up by 10 percent from the 2005 figures.
Here, we share some of the most
expensive spa treatments you can take advantage of. They’ve been raved about because of the effectiveness of their services.
Tags: facial, hot stone massage, Massage, microdermabrasion, spa, spa treaments, travel
Salt is good for the body but only when taken in the right amount. Too much of it is harmful to human health and can lead to cardiovascular disease.
Today's health conscious people make it a point to have a low-salt diet. But other than your diet, medical and nutrition experts also strongly recommend avoiding stress in your daily life.
A new study has found that stress can cause
sodium retention in one's body. Head author, Dr. Gregory Harshfield of the Georgia Health Sciences University, revealed that among the African Americans covered in their research, 30 percent retained a great amount of sodium in their body. And what's worth noting is that this amount of salt is already equivalent the sodium you get from eating a small order of french fries?
Tags: African Americans, low-salt diet, salt, sodium, Stress
In my last post I emphasized
the importance of good mental health, encouraging everyone to take stock of your present situation and do what's necessary to preserve your mental well being. Taking care of your mental well being does not always necessarily mean having to go to a shrink for help, though in some cases it really is needed or simply better. It's also not entirely about getting a mind reset, although learning to think positively is paramount to good mental health. What people often do not realize is just how much taking care of your physical health can help your mental state. After all, being sick (and sickly) will surely affect you mentally. Small steps like the ones listed below might seem trivial, but can help you a long way in achieving a healthier and happier life:
Eat right - ...
The next time someone tells you that you have gained weight, point them to this blog post. A recent study conducted in Canada has yielded some interesting results with regard to being overweight.
According to a story ran by
The New York Times, the study was done on over 11,000 Canadian adults. The results showed that people who are a bit overweight, but not obese, are less likely to die than those who are not overweight (READ: NORMAL weight). The category of overweight covers people who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 to 29.9. In addition to this, people who are underweight – those who have a Body Mass Index of less than 18.5 – are more likely to die than the people who weigh normally.
Obviously, this finding is going to be well-received by ...
Tags: overweight, Weight Loss
Stress is very much part of my life. I thought I realized the full extent of what it did to me. I thought that it was just normal and that it will not do anything “bad” to me. In fact, I used to take pride in the fact that I worked better under duress. Then suddenly, everything just seemed to fall apart. I would get all sorts of illnesses. I would feel bad in general. I would even get depressed and too distracted.
Bottom line: s
tress is NOT good. Too much of it can mess up your life so bad you’d wish you were never born!
The good news is that stress can be managed – for real. Even the busiest and richest person in this world can keep his stress levels down. ...
Tags: emotional health, exercise, Health, Mental Health, Stress
There are a lot of gyms in Southampton to choose from. But how do you know which
Southampton gym would best fit your needs?
The gym should be near where you live or work. If its location is too inconvenient for you, you might not be motivated to workout regularly. Try to look for a Southampton gym that is at most 15 minutes commuting distance.
Next, check out the gym’s equipment. There should be plenty of variation to accommodate different weights, sizes and needs of people. A gym with only benches and dumbells is not a good place to workout. It doesn’t matter if they offer attractive pricing. Your health is more important. Check out the cardio machines. They should have enough because these are the frequently used equipment.
Going to the gym should be fun. Look for
gyms in Southampton that offers free ...
Tags: Excercise, fitness, Gyms, UK Gyms
I know what you’re thinking - you’ve heard of this before; but have you really tried to tap into the power of your thoughts? I cannot tell you that that thoughts can cure everything, but I can tell you that positive thinking really does help. Here are some ways by which you can harness this power.
Think about this scenario: You toss and turn all throughout the night because you have a presentation the next day. You have prepared for this presentation for weeks, and you know the details in and out. You have anticipated possible questions that may raised. Still, you are afraid that things might become a mess. What if you forget the words? What if you overlook a detail?
This is just one scenario, but you can very well change ...
Tags: Mental Health, positive thinking, Stress
Everyday, millions of people suffer from the dreaded
headache sending you to grab that pill you oh so love to take away the
pain. The fast paced lifestyle we all engage in doesn't help and the stresses of the day just keep piling up leaving us weak and fatigued. Readily available OTC drugs may offer relief but that may not be the best solution for the dreaded headache. Your
lifestyle may be the primary cause adding the stress you go through each and everyday, might be the culprit.
Men are less likely to suffer from chronic pain due to extreme activities than men due to the hormone testosterone which has been shown to help lessen the damage to muscles and tissue, thus leaving
women to suffer more. Statistically, women suffer an average of 15 episodes that can ...
Tags: Chronic Pain, Depression, Headache, Health
In the last post, we had a reality check on relationships and the money of giving gifts. In this post, let us look at some other aspects of the
Christmas celebration wherein we can reduce the stress we might experience.
The Christmas meal
I wrote meal because some people eat lunch or dinner for the “main event.” It does not really matter which meal you eat with the whole family – or group of friends – the important thing is to be able to handle the preparations without overly stressing yourself out. One commonly suggested thing is to make the meal potluck. Truth be told, this has been the tradition in my family for many years now. Each family brings his own dish ...
When I am stressed I
eat. The nearer Christmas time is, the more I get stressed. Does this mean that the nearer Christmas is, the more I eat? Sometimes! And I suppose it is not just me who feels this way. So how do we deal with the Christmas stress? Here are some tips that you can bear in mind as Christmas fast approaches.
Create a new method of gift giving.
I don’t know about you but in my family, the tradition is to give gifts to everyone. If you come from a big extended family, this will certainly put a strain on your budget. In order to avoid the stress that comes with astronomical spending, you could come up with ...
