Can not fall asleep unless you have TV turned on while you are in bed? It turns out you are doing yourself a favor. Research has shown that you fall asleep better if you watch your favorite show or listen to music before you go to bed. This runs contrary to a body of therapeutic…
Do you find reducing weight and then keeping it off a genuine struggle? However fortunately is, that just by making some simple modifications to our consuming and physical activity practices, in manner ins which we can sustain and maintain for the rest of our lives (rather than through short-term dieting) we can lose weight, keep…
We can’t stop getting older, and for some of us it’s a big concern. However, for others it might not be and they may not even consider what will happen. How exactly the march of time will impact us is not set in stone and actually our own unique circumstances will play a large part….
Fitness isn’t something any of us can take for granted. There are a significant number of benefits from working out and taking care of ourselves that we just can’t overlook. Those in better shape have much fewer health issues, are often happier and it can even lead to more productive and successful lives both in…
So last few times, I talked about the steps leading up to actually putting it on. Now, I’m going to be writing about my experience with the braces being put on. So, you walk into the orthodontist, they give you a purple looking pill (that tastes like candy) and you’re suppose to bite and chew…
Some vegetables have secrets to making them taste great. Here are what I’ve discovered: Broccoli The secret to broccoli, I believe, is miso or salt or soy sauce, and they should be a little crunchy. I remember in the past, anytime broccoli tasted good was when it was stir fried with miso and not overdone…
Why is it if any other organ in your body breaks, you get sympathy, but if your brain breaks, you get secrecy and shame? I read this on a Facebook status and I can’t agree with it more. It’s interesting that people expect that if you run into emotional problems, you can simply change your…
(Image Source) (For those who are getting 6 hours or less) Yesterday, I really got an insight to just how much I needed SLEEP! And if I’m like this, I bet others are the same. Firstly, have you ever felt really ANGRY when someone interrupts your sleep? Whether it’s your noisy neighbours doing you-know-what at…
I love making new discoveries like this! Have you ever heard of a White Noise Machine? Marpac Dohm-DS Dual Speed Sound Conditioner Say if you were relying on fans or a constant sound to keep you sleeping well because you have noisy neighbours, sound of cars or sirens wake you up, or even your own…
I’m sure that we’ve heard of that when it comes to writing a novel. Show the events, don’t tell. Something similar in life is, often we tell others to be a certain way, such as “be confident, be happier, don’t be sad, don’t let them bother you”. Have you heard of these phrases before? Perhaps…
So I am continuing my journey of getting adult braces. After they take a bunch of pictures and X-rays, you go for a consultation. That’s when the orthodontist basically explains everything to you. This is also the time to ask questions. Basic info I got: The braces last for about 24 months, give or take….
As I wrote in the first part, I am getting adult braces! That’s making me both excited for the result, and nervous about the process. I am going to write about my experiences so others know what they may be experiencing if they want braces as well! So, the next session was just getting photographs…
If you’re like me and get random panics, how do you actually know that it’s a panic attack, and not some other illness? Here are the signs: The symptoms you get can suddenly disappear when you’re not focusing on it. For example, you may be thinking of something else for 2-5 minutes, and suddenly realise…
Do you have noisy neighbours who like to crank it up with heat at 3am, or talk nonstop till the morning? I do! The worst par t is, I can almost hear exactly what they’re saying, and it can be extremely difficult to get to sleep with them talking all through the night. However, I…
Often, we have set meals planned. For example, breakfast at 8am, lunch at 12pm and dinner at 6pm. We don’t really go against it, whether we’re hungry or not. Have you ever eaten a breakfast or dinner when you’re not hungry? (Not caused by stress or anxiety, but because you’re simply not hungry). Very important…
Did you know that life can be pretty horrible when you’re sleep deprived? Here are a list of symptoms, and let me tell you that no amount of work or anything is worth losing sleep over. Can’t concentrate and problems seem to be really difficult when it’s usually not. Increased appetite Vision problems Brain fog…
What are ways to make foods healthier? Here are five tips. Bake instead of Deep Fry Deep frying is always the worst option because you’re covering everything in oil, and that oil is usually hot, therefore would release quite a number of toxic chemicals if you aren’t using the correct oil. What you can do…
I read an article a few days ago about the young lady who held a glass of water and asked everyone how heavy it was. She explained the actual weight of the glass doesn’t matter at all, it really depends on how long you hold it for. If you hold it for a minute, then…
Recipe adapted from thepioneerwoman.com (Yields: 3 potatoes, Serving: 2, Prep time: 15 mins, Cook time: 1 hr 30 mins) Ingredients 3 red potatoes 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil 1 teaspoon Italian herbs A few sprinkles Himalayan/Sea salt A few sprinkles ground black pepper Instructions Fill enough water to cover the top of 3 red…
Just saw this on Facebook and it was really inspiring: “2 things define you. Your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything.” I’m sure we have all experienced the “when I have this, or when this happens, I’ll be happy” attitude. While this may give you something excited to look…