Our skin is our body’s largest organ, and it is exposed to various environmental stressors every day, including pollution, UV radiation, and harsh weather conditions. To protect and care for our skin, many of us rely on skincare and makeup products. However, some of the common ingredients in these products may have harmful effects on our health.
Have you tried Okra? Mostly used in the South, this green pod vegetable is a staple in soulful Southern dishes such as gumbo or fried okra. It’s also known as “lady fingers” and originally comes from Africa. This unique plant can survive extreme heat and also drought. In fact, the okra plant has even been known to survive heat above 100F.
Some may not appreciate its rarified mouthfeel; when cooked the pods become gooey or slimy. Okra is known to be “mucilaginous”. This slime is actually very healthy and contains soluble fiber. Soluble fiber is a unique form of fiber that can actually be metabolized by the flora in our lower intestine, and helps to keep our arteries clean and healthy. In this way, Okra is potentially good for heart and brain health.
Any good doctor will tell you that medicine is an art and not a science, so use your own intuition. Let’s start with the basics. Sleep as much as possible! Sleep is the fastest home remedy there is for the flu. Eat and drink enough. You need to consume ample fluids to produce enough thin mucus to flush out the virus.
I’ve had countless friends ask me repeatedly how they can shape-up and if there are any quick fixes to loosing weight. They never like the advice I give. It’s too simple! There’s no one quick fix to getting the body of a model; certainly being healthy means that everyone naturally settles at different weights, genetically.
As you can see, it’s important that we partake in different types of activities to achieve a balanced and resilient happiness. Through different actions we can increase the neurochemicals in our brain.
In order to function at our highest levels both interpersonally and intrapersonally, we must study and practice using personal growth and spirituality resources.
I have been a pescatarian, or sometimes a self-proclaimed “pesca-vegan” for about 5 years now. I really never enjoyed eating meat unless it was carpaccio or very excellently cooked – which is almost never the case.
Finding ways to relieve stress will help you fall asleep more easily. If you’re not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, try reviewing your bedtime routine to identify potential problem areas and create new routines to promote better sleep. Establishing and maintaining a consistent sleep pattern can help you get the sleep you need to feel rested and alert the next day.
Read below to find my list of the best casual dining vegan restaurants in town. Whether you fancy a creamy bowl of Macn cheese or a melted meatball parm sandwich, these casual vegan restaurants are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ask anyone who has been meditating for years why they are meditating, and they will tell you that it is a game-changer. We meditate to practice mindfulness and attention, build gratitude, work on our breathing, and much more.