Post written by Aaron Barriga Have you ever wondered if there is a natural way to improve your vision and eye health? Well, your eyes require a variety of vitamins and minerals to function correctly, including vitamins A, C, E, and others. One of the key nutrients to ensure good eye health is lutein. It’s a potent carotenoid with anti-inflammatory properties. This post explores what lutein is and the benefits it offers. You will also learn how it can help combat various eye issues such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and dry eye disease. So, let’s di ..read more

While leading a healthy lifestyle is a goal for many people, it can be difficult to break certain habits when it comes to food. You may have a favorite meal you don’t want to give up. Or, you’ve probably made snacking a regular part of your daily routine. It can be tempting to throw out all your guilty pleasures and start eating as healthy as can be without snacking in the middle of the day. However, that could just make you crave more later on and indulge in bad habits again. The best thing to do for a healthier lifestyle without giving everything up is to instead eat your favorite foods in m ..read more

In our culture of bigger is better there’s something refreshing about the less is more approach of minimalism.  The world would have you believe that the more things you have, the greater your happiness will be but that’s not the case.  Read on to discover why you might want to embrace a minimalist lifestyle and the health benefits that come from having less. What is minimalism? According to Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists, “Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life’s excess in favor of focusing on what’s important—so you can find happiness, fulfillm ..read more

Photo by Fuu J   Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that many people do not get enough of.  Although your body can produce its own vitamin D using cholesterol in your skin chances are you’re not exposed to enough sunlight to properly make all the vitamin D that your body needs. But what exactly is vitamin D and why is it so important?  Can you get enough vitamin D through your diet alone or do you need to take a supplement?   The following article will answer all of your vitamin D questions so you can ensure you’re getting the right amount of this vital nutrient. Phot ..read more

In recent years carbohydrates have been typecast as the villain in our quest to eat healthy and lose weight.  Diets such as Keto and Paleo recommend steering clear of carbs and social media influencers promote low-carb diets by posting drool-worthy photos of bacon wrapped everything. It can be difficult to remember that what you see online isn’t necessarily the truth.  Carbohydrates aren’t the enemy.  In fact, your body needs carbs in order to survive.  The following article will help you understand the important role carbs play in your health.   Photo by Ryan Quintal ..read more

These days, more than ever, we need ways to get healthier right now. ASAP.  Higher stress levels, distressing news and media, things changing all around us, and more can distract us from taking care of ourselves. Being on a health journey is exactly that.  A journey. There is always something you can do to improve your health and your lifestyle no matter where you are on your journey.  Here are 20 ways to get healthier right now. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither were you.  Pick one or two favorites that speak to you and print the list so you can add on whe ..read more

Nutrition, exercise, and mood – How are they connected? Your brain works 24*7. It works even when you are sleeping. Unlike you, your brain does not get any holidays. It is working nonstop to control your thoughts, feelings, and movements. This implies that your brain needs an adequate amount of fuel to function normally. What supplies the fuel required by your body and brain? It is the food that you eat every day, and the nutrients contained in it that makes all the difference. In simple terms, the nutrients or the lack of nutrients in food affect your mood. NUTRITION, Exercise, and Mood What ..read more

Not that long ago, it’s fair to say sleep wasn’t much valued in our workaholic culture. Again and again, prominent figures in the business, political and even artistic spheres would claim to get desperately little sleep each night, effectively condemning it as dead time. However, the idea of minimal sleep has gradually fallen from fashion as scientists have come to understand the many roles a decent dose of daily rest plays in maintaining a healthy brain. And the consensus seems to be that, as with so many other things, it’s moderation that provides the best platform for real productivity. Ar ..read more

Snuggling under a weighted blanket is all the rage right now… but, are they all they’re cracked up to be? In short…  YES! And, science is behind them 100%. I have to admit, before Sonno Zona contacted me, I’d not really paid much attention to them. I mean…I’d heard of them, of course, but not really felt like I needed one or that I was the target market. Well, long story short, I was wrong. I LOVE my weighted blanket! Frankly, the whole experience has been wonderful, from talking with the people in the company (y’all know I’m a stickler for customer service!!) to the quality of the produ ..read more

Learning how to eat healthy at restaurants can be a tricky thing. Whether it’s the occasional treat or eating out all the time due to business or lack of time to cook, eating out at restaurants and maintaining a healthy diet can actually be quite easy. How To Eat Healthy At Restaurants 1) Chug a glass of water as soon as you get to the table Many people are dehydrated. Sometimes the body confuses being dehydrated with being hungry. This causes people to overeat and misunderstand exactly what their body is asking for. Drinking a glass of water as soon as you get to the table will help fill ou ..read more