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How to trick your brain to create  a new Healthy habit  When you begin any new self-improvement program, your enthusiasm is high and you're motivated by the pleasure of what you want or the pain of what you don't want. But motivation naturally diminishes with time. When your motivation wanes, you rely more on willpower. But no one has an Endless supply of willpower. It's a resource that gets "used up." Every time you will yourself to do something that you don't really want to do, you use up some willpower. It's as if every temptation you pass up depletes your willpower reserve. By evening, you may find you have no willpower left. That's why most people blow their diet in the evening after eating healthy all day. If motivation and willpower aren't working for you, there's another way! Image Source : The Independent 95% of our life is dictated by the subconscious mind, the part of our brain that runs our lives on autopilot. This is why

Dieting vs. Lifestyle Changes Over the years, diets have become a trendy part of the health industry. From diets that promise to help you lose five pounds in three days to the ones that can lead to changes in your everyday life, there’s some good and some bad. Yes, “bad diets” can lead to temporary weight loss but can lead to malnutrition as well. Most people deprive themselves of food that they would normally like to eat in their everyday life. The body then gets depraved of the foods they are used to and in turn, weight loss can occur. The problem with diets however, is that they have a timeline and when one is done dieting, most people resort back to what they were usually eating, which causes the weight to come back. Diets are not all bad however; one just needs to be aware of the dietary restrictions that come along with the diet they are choosing. If the diet is low calorie, your hormones and metabolism could get out of whack because your body needs food in order to run prope

The Benefits of Strength Training for Older Women Aging is associated with a number of physiologic and functional declines that can contribute to increased disability, frailty, and falls. Contributing factors are the loss of muscle mass and strength as age increases, a phenomenon called sarcopenia. Sarcopenia can result or be exacerbated by certain chronic conditions, and can also increase the burden of chronic disease. Current research has demonstrated that strength-training exercises have the ability to combat weakness and frailty and their debilitating consequences. Done regularly (e.g., 2 to 3 days per week), these exercises build muscle strength and muscle mass and preserve bone density, independence, and vitality with age. In addition, strength training also has the ability to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and the signs and symptoms of numerous chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, and type 2 diabetes, while also improving sleep and reducing depression. This pa

How to pack a Healthy Lunch Packing lunch can save you money and cut your daily calories down by an incredible amount. There are many options for easy, healthy lunches that you can bring to work or prepare for your kids. If you’re looking to simplify packing a healthy lunch for work or school every day, you can do this with a few easy, time-saving steps. Image Source : Archanas kitchen.com 1. Include mostly fruits, veggies, proteins, and whole grains . When trying to eat healthier, the main thing you want to focus on is increasing the number of fruits and veggies you eat. Add a serving of protein and a serving of whole grains to a fruit-and-veggie-based lunch, and you’ve got yourself a healthy lunch that will keep you full for hours. 2. Prepare some lunch dishes on Sunday to save time in the mornings . Prepare some large batches of salad, soup, or another healthy recipe on Sundays to pack into containers for your week. Refrigerate the containers, and in the mornings you can j

Why you should improve your posture Do you ever wonder why posture is so important to your chiropractor? Well, that’s because your posture is a key part of your overall health, something your chiropractor is well aware of. Good posture can be the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, but if you’re not yet convinced here are a few reasons why you should take steps to improve your posture. Image Source: beautyzoomin 1. Prevent Strain on Your Body If your back is not in alignment it will place stress and strain on other places, and that strain has an impact on the function of your nerves and the signals they send to your entire body. When you practice good posture you are helping your nerves to function optimally and reducing the strain put on other parts of your body by things not quite lining up as they should. 2. It Makes You Look Good It’s not vain to want to look your best, and good posture will help you to look better too! When you stand tall and straight you not only look

The importance of a consistent sleep schedule The proven health benefits of a consistent sleep routine go far beyond simply feeling rested. Getting enough quality sleep has been shown to improve your concentration, memory, mood and energy levels, as well as helping with weight control, immunity and even increasing your life span. But it can be difficult to fit in enough sleep between work, family and the rest of life. The good news is that your body has natural systems in place to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. Working with your own body’s rhythms can be key to developing a good sleep routine and enjoying the benefits. Image Source : psychic monday The two main phases of sleep are rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid-eye-movement (NREM) sleep. REM sleep is also known as “active sleep” and it’s thought to be the phase where the majority of dreams happen. It’s biologically more similar to our natural waking state. NREM sleep consists of the deeper phases of slee