Looking your best is important in any situation. Whether you're meeting a potential client for the first time or going on a date, making a good impression is key. There are many ways to improve your personal appearance, and we've listed eight of the easiest and most effective ones below.
Read MoreIt’s time to pay attention to your skin. National Healthy Skin Month each November is sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology. You may not realize it, but your skin reveals a lot about your overall health.
This month makes you aware of what it takes to keep your skin healthy as well as understanding how to treat and prevent common skin problems. National Healthy Skin Month stresses how to correctly use sunscreen and offers helpful tips on how to check your skin periodically to prevent skin cancer.
Read MoreSeasonal affective disorder is a combination of biologic and mood disturbances with a seasonal pattern, typically occurring in the autumn and winter with remission in the spring or summer. In a given year, about 5 percent of the U.S. population experiences seasonal affective disorder, with symptoms present for about 40 percent of the year
Read MoreOctober focuses on Emotional Wellness Month. While taking stock of our stress levels, it’s an excellent time to make some changes, too.
Read MoreThe transition to the shorter and busier days of fall can be a challenge. To help ease the change, we’ve put together 15 Autumn Wellness Tips to get you ready for the colder months and keep your mental (and physical!) health in check.
Welcome back, short days, crisp air and colorful leaves. Think of the new season as a fresh start to your healthy habits
Read MoreWhile many people use cannabidiol to relieve pain, more scientific research is needed to be sure it is safe. Understanding cannabidiol can help overcome the stigma associated with it.
Read MoreThere’s been a bit of a revolution in the world of beauty. Consumers have grown tired of putting harsh, often unrecognizable ingredients on their skin. They’ve been searching for an approach to skin care that’s healthier, more natural, and that produces beautiful results without being packed with chemicals. They’ve been speaking up, and mother nature has provided an answer.
Read More15 Ways to Celebrate National Wellness Month
Read MoreOsteoarthritis is becoming more problematic as the population ages. Recent reports suggest that the benefit of anti-inflammatory drugs is unimpressive and the incidence of side effects is worrying. Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) is an alternative approach with no known side effects and with reports of substantial therapeutic efficacy in osteoarthritis. In this issue of Arthritis Research & Therapy, Alves and colleagues used a rat model of osteoarthritis produced by intra-articular injection of the cartilage-degrading enzyme papain to test 810-nm LLLT. A single application of LLLT produced significant reductions in inflammatory cell infiltration and inflammatory cytokines 24 hours later. A lower laser power was more effective than a higher laser power. However, more work is necessary before the title question can be answered in the affirmative.
Read MoreAsk any wellness or beauty aficionado, and they’ll all agree: CBD oil is having a moment. But, unlike other super beauty ingredients making a splash in skin and hair care, there is a lot of controversy surrounding the cannabis-derived ingredient. Nonetheless, its beauty benefits and promising future in beauty are hard to ignore.
Read MoreAromatherapy works on three main levels: through the sense of smell, through absorption and through absorption via skin
Read MoreOne vital element in overall health is the wellness of the individual. While wellness is not considered to be the complete basis of your health, it is important to be well-rounded when it comes to the many aspects of well-being.
Read MoreDo you have a skin care routine? Or, do you just prefer to fall asleep each night and not worry too much about what is on your skin? You may not think too much about your skin care routine, but the truth is you should.
Read MoreCannabidiol is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments.
CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant, then diluting it with a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil.
It’s gaining momentum in the health and wellness world, with some scientific studies confirming it may help treat a variety of ailments like chronic pain and anxiety.
Here are seven health benefits of CBD oil that are backed by scientific evidence.
Music does more than get us through the day, it has the potency to improve how we work. Here are a few ways music improves our work performance.
Read MoreWellness is doable precisely because it involves pragmatic solutions, not dogmatic theories that are too expensive to pursue or too outlandish to gain purchase from companies and workers.
Read MoreSome of the most widely held "truths" about proper skin care are actually myths. Among the most flagrant and egregious examples are:
Myth #1: All Sun Must be Shunned
Myth #2: Tanning Must be Avoided
Myth #3: Sunless Tanning Lotions/Sprays are Safe
Myth #4: The Higher the SPF of Your Sunscreen, The Better
Read MoreSeveral factors are responsible for making your once-supple skin start to sag, including decreased collagen and elastin production, and environmental factors like sun damage, pollution and skin-aging free radicals. The good news is that there is something you can add to your skin care routine to fight the visible signs of aging no matter your age.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the way you look plays a very important role in your self-esteem. Having great skin is one of the key ingredients for looking and feeling your best. When you know that you look good, you’re more confident and feel better prepared to take on your day.
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