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The Lymphatic Boost: Unveiling the Incredible Benefits of Body Brushing
In the quest for optimal health and wellness, various holistic practices have emerged, and one that has gained significant attention is body brushing. Body brushing, also known as dry brushing, is a centuries-old technique that involves using a natural bristle brush to gently stroke the skin in upward motions, typically before bathing or showering. Beyond promoting smooth and radiant skin, body brushing has been associated with numerous benefits for the lymphatic system, the often-overlooked key player in our body’s immune defense. The lymphatic system, a complex network of vessels, nodes, and organs, plays a vital role in maintaining fluid balance, eliminating toxins, and supporting immune function. When the lymphatic system…
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Things You Can Do To Help Yourself Feel Younger
Have you recently had a birthday that has you starting to feel a little more experienced than you’d like? Although some people age more gracefully than others, it’s important to think positively as you get older. When you are starting to feel like you’re unhappy with each year that passes, take the time to try to reward yourself for all you’ve completed. If you are down about your age, then you should try some things to raise your spirits. Nobody gets too old to get birthday presents, and there’s no rule that says you can only get presents on your birthday. No matter what time of year it is or…
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Juicing Tips for Healthy Aging
Fresh juice has nutritional benefits for all ages. For those of us over 40, it is the perfect way to boost the nutrients that support aging bodies and health concerns. Whether you have juiced before, or are new to the game, here is some insight into juicers and juicing with special insights for older adults. Finding the Right Machine: Centrifugal or Cold Press? One of the first places to start with juicing is to find the right machine for your lifestyle goals. There are plenty of quality juicers on the market and looking for one can seem like wading in the void if you don’t know where to start. One…
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Nutritional Tips
Skip the Scams: Nutritional Tips That Are Actually Science-Based Finding good information about nutrition is difficult. There are so many diets out there that insist that their way is the ‘right way’ to eat. And most of them contradict each other! Most of the popular diets you hear about all the time – like Keto, Paleo, Atkins, macro-nutrient, and Whole30 – aren’t really based on real science. They take a bit of scientific fact and then build a philosophy around that. And none of these diets take into account the fact that everyone’s body is different and needs different things. The bottom line is that most of these diets don’t…
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Sneak Veggies into your Diet
With an abundance of high-calorie, low-nutrition convenience foods, many people struggle to get enough vitamins and minerals each day. Supplements may seem like an easy way to fill nutrition gaps in your diet, but supplements are expensive and can sometimes cause side effects or interact with other medications. Here are four ways to sneak extra nutrients into your diet without taking supplements. How to Sneak Some Extra Vitamins Into Your Diet Without Supplements With an abundance of high-calorie, low-nutrition convenience foods, many people struggle to get enough vitamins and minerals each day. Supplements may seem like an easy way to fill nutrition gaps in your diet, but supplements are…
