Tag: wellness
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Importance of Deep Breathing
Breathing normally becomes rapid and shallow once a person becomes agitated or emotions overflow. This is the human body’s reaction to anxiety. Observing breathing patterns allows us to moderate that response to stress and help in processing tense emotions faster. The body’s response is the same if we feel physical pain. This response may also…
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Declutter your life: One room at a time
Decluttering your life and abode seems a herculean task. Fortunately, there are plenty of cost-effective ways to organize and get rid of junk stuff from your homes. You don’t need fancy tools but several baskets, boxes, and trash bags. However, you need to follow certain key words and phrases for cleaning the mess in your…
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Top 5 Goddesses Chants
Ya Kundedu Ya Kundendu Tusharahara Dhavala Ya Shubhra Vastravrita Ya Veena Varadanda Manditakara Ya Shveta Padmasana Ya Brahmachyuta Shankara Prabhritibihi Devaih Sada Pujita Sa Mam Pattu Saravatee Bhagavatee Nihshesha Jadyapaha Salutations to Devi Saraswati who is very patient “May Goddess Saraswati, who is fair like the jasmine-colored moon, and whose pure white garland is like…
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Taking care of your skin in summer
The sunny and warm weather means you must take care of your skin well. The hot summer breeze can cause serious skin damage making it rough and dull. Pores may get clogged because of too much perspiration aggravated by dust and airborne allergens. You also become exposed to unsafe ultraviolet radiation that comes from the…
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Are Carbs Villains that they are made out to be?
Not all carbohydrates are bad for your health. Carbs represent one of the major sources of nutrients for the body and the most important supply of energy. Carbs convert to glucose which supplies this energy. The key is to consume carbohydrates in moderation and keep your diet balanced. Otherwise, the excess biomolecules are stored in…
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How does sleep affect your life?
A recent study made by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC said that one out of three Americans don’t get sufficient sleep. This condition can have dire consequences on a person’s health. Lack of sleep affects the body, mind, and mood. Sleeping at the wrong time produces poor-quality sleep as…
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Conserving Water while watering your lawn in California
It’s imperative to learn water conservation techniques during summer if you are a resident of California. The bad news is the water conservation habits of most Californians which have improved during five years of drought are fading away fast. For the seventh time in eight months, the volume of water saved by city-dwellers dropped significantly.…
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What is Organic Skincare
Organic refers to the growing of an ingredient or ingredients. It is cultivated until harvest without using chemical fertilizers, pest killers, antibiotic agents, and growth hormones. For beauty and skin care products, organic relates to regulation and certification standards or guidelines. In the United States, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Food and Drug Administration…