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Why do we eat and how to do it right? – Part I
Reading Time: 6 minutes In this article, we will look at the reason we eat and how to do it the right way. We will look into what are the macro-nutrients we get from food and how they are used in the body, why the quality of the food source matters, what are complex vs simple carbs, and how to put this information into practice. The only questions that really matter are the ones you ask yourself. – Ursula K. Le Guin Why do we eat? When the question is posed “Why do we eat?” two most common answers that pop in the mind are “Because we get hungry” or…
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Are your personal care products damaging your health?
Reading Time: 5 minutes When it comes to taking responsibility for your own health it is very important to be mindful of the personal care products you use on your body day in day out. This includes products such as toothpaste, shampoo, household cleaning products, make-up products, and more. All these products are filled with a multitude of toxic and hormone-disrupting chemicals which could be damaging your skin or nervous system and adversely affecting your body and mind. One such example is the presence of xenoestrogens in such products which can reduce testosterone levels. One might pose a question here as if these chemicals are dangerous or harmful how could…
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Why is my phone on airplane mode and why yours should be too?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Yes, most of the time I keep my cell phone on airplane mode. One of the reasons being it helps me focus at tasks without getting distracted. Although, another more important reason for me to keep it in airplane mode (especially while carrying it in my pocket) is the Electromagnetic Frequencies emitted by it. The following knowledge has helped me to understand the harmful effects chronic EMF exposure and take steps to reduce the damage. I have truly felt a difference in my thinking and how my body feels after taking action on the steps mentioned at the end of this article. I hope this knowledge…
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Surviving Jet-Lag
Reading Time: 6 minutes In this article you will learn some potent hacks to use to bounce back to your optimal performance self faster. Before we dive into the hacks, let us first understand what jet-lag is and how it affects human body. Circadian Rhythm 101 All living organisms have an internal master clock in the brain that coordinates their biological clocks., keeping them in sync. Every tissue and organ in our body hasa biological clock, which keeps it running according to a schedule. Circadian rhythm is one type of biological clock. Circadian rythm is closely tied with the sleep-wake cycle and also with eating habits, digestion, body temperature and…
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Winding Down for Sleep
Reading Time: 7 minutes In this article, we will look at what does winding down means, why is it important to wind down before sleeping and how can you wind down for a great night of sleep. In the end you will find some easy to use actionable steps that you can incorporate in your life starting today. Buckle up for a informative and life changing journey. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WIND DOWN? Straight from the dictionary, winding down means “to gradually relax after doing something that has made you tired or worried”. Considering the stressful lives most of us have these days, it becomes necessary to go an…
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Why the F is Sleep so Important
Reading Time: 3 minutes Simply put, sleep deprivation can lead to early death. That is how important sleep is to the human body. Not just that, sleep deprivation over a period of time, less than 7 hours per day, can adversely affect the human body and reduce optimal function and performance. In this article we will look at some of the adverse affects that accompany sleep deprivation. Before we jump into these issues, keep in mind that sleep deprivation doesn’t necessarily happen sleeping 4-5 hours per night, it could also happen due to poor 7-8 hour sleep as well. The quality of sleep matters a lot. Lets at the adverse…