Wellness
The “Wellness” category features articles on fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, self-care, and healthy living, offering tips and insights to enhance overall well-being.
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Can Essential Oils Treat Varicose Veins?
Does it work? Varicose veins are swollen, protruding veins. They can be inherited or arise from weakened vein walls, blood accumulation, and poor circulation. Symptoms can include aching, burning, swelling, and itching. Certain essential oils are sometimes used as complementary remedies for varicose veins. (img by Edens Garden) What the research says As with many […]
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Put Some Pep in Your Step Meme: Why Wellness Needs a Little LOL
Laughter Meets Wellness Have you heard this? Just fifteen minutes of real belly laughing can lower your stress hormones by almost a third. Wild, right? Turns out, medical researchers have actually proven this for years (I double checked; not just wishful thinking from your favorite meme pages). It made me wonder: are all those “put […]
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Put Some Pep in Your Step Origin: Why a Spicy Old Phrase Is Your Secret Wellness Weapon
(img by Industrial Artifacts) Did You Ever Wonder? Have you ever rolled out of bed, stumbled to the kitchen, and just wished—really wished—for a jolt of energy that didn’t require chugging two triple-shot espressos? Or maybe, on a sleepy afternoon, someone nudged you with, “Hey, put some pep in your step!” … and you grinned, […]
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Put Some Pep in Your Step: Everyday Tricks for Real Energy
Curious About Feeling Livelier? Most people don’t realize that “put some pep in your step” is more than some peppy slogan from a decades-old soda commercial. We toss it around when someone’s dragging, or when Monday mornings hit hard. But it’s more than slang—it’s a mindset shift. And you don’t need to be a 5 […]
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I Threw Out My Bed: Now I Get the Best Sleep of My Life
A Japanese futon is a floor-oriented mattress commonly called a shikibuton. For some people it can improve sleep, though it’s not ideal for everyone. When I first moved into my own place after leaving roommates behind, it felt like an important milestone. Still, in California’s expensive rental scene, I couldn’t afford much beyond a studio. […]
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30 Grounding Techniques to Quiet Distressing Thoughts
Grounding methods are practices designed to help you reconnect with the present moment and divert attention away from overwhelming anxiety. You can apply grounding techniques to create distance from upsetting emotions in almost any situation. They’re particularly useful for improving: anxiety overall well-being stress depression mood post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) dissociation (img by Unwanted Life) […]
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Grounding: Can Walking Barefoot on the Earth Heal You?
People most often practice grounding outdoors by lying on the earth, walking barefoot, or immersing themselves in natural bodies of water. Alternatively, grounding mats, sheets, or other devices can be employed indoors to achieve a similar connection. Grounding, also known as earthing, refers to activities that electrically reconnect a person to the planet. This can […]
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What Is Deep Sleep and Why Is It Important?
Deep sleep, also called slow-wave sleep, supports memory consolidation, physical growth, and cellular repair. Insufficient amounts may play a role in several health problems, including heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Deep sleep stage Adults generally need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, but how restorative that sleep is matters just as much as the […]
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What Is Bioresonance and Does It Work?
Bioresonance is an approach used in complementary and holistic medicine. Despite its popularity in some circles, there is no robust scientific proof that bioresonance can reliably diagnose or treat illnesses. The technique uses a device to record the frequency of electromagnetic wavelengths emitted by the body, and these readings are then interpreted as diagnostic information. […]
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The Many Benefits of Lavender for Mood, Sleep, Hair, and Skin
Lavender may offer several health advantages, such as easing anxiety and depression and promoting skin health. It can be taken internally (for example, as a tea or capsule), applied to the skin, or used in aromatherapy. (img by Guadalupe Regional Medical Center) Most people think of lavender for two main qualities: its scent and its […]