If you’ve ever attended a yoga class you’ve undoubtedly heard the teacher refer to the chakras. Ancient yogis believed that the seven chakras (Sanskrit for “wheels of light”) were the energetic basis of all matter. Here’s an indepth look at the 7 yoga chakras.
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Do you sing your heart out whenever a favorite song comes on the radio? Or do you reserve belting out a ditty to the shower or confines of your car?According to Chorus America, a U.S. advocacy, research, and leadership group that promotes signing in choruses, singing has some little known harmonious health benefits. So let’s “do-re-me-fa-so-la-ti-do” over these six singing health perks… 1. […]
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Lyme disease can be a very serious infectious disease that is caused by the bite of a Lyme-carrying tick (which is sometimes too small to easily detect). While the problem is caused by such a small source, the symptoms that result can be huge, and sometimes can lead to an incorrect diagnosis. What can complicate a diagnosis […]
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It’s National Nurses Week when we celebrate and honor nurses nationwide (in both Canada and the U.S.). International Nurses Day also falls on May 12 every year, a date that also coincides with Florence Nightingale’s birthday. This week, take the time to thank a nurse for the effort, compassion, professionalism, and vital care they give […]
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Sure, bathrooms differ as far as wall color, bathtub size, and cute little bath mats and waste baskets. However, there’s two things all bathrooms have in common: they’re wet and they’re humid. As you can understand, this typical bathroom environment can be a breeding ground for bacteria and germs. So if you keep these seven […]
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If you’re the kind of person that appreciates healthy ingredients and loves trying new and exciting foods, here are eight superfruits to try today!
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