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The 8 Best Natural Muscle Relaxers

Have you ever taken a prescription muscle relaxer or thought about taking one? The name alone probably makes you think that muscle relaxers are helpful and harmless, but think twice — synthetic muscle relaxers (unlike a homemade muscle ...

10 Underappreciated Healthy Habits to Unleash Your ‘Life Force’

Qi (pronounced "chee") is like your body's internal battery. A fundamental precept of traditional Chinese medicine, the word translates roughly to "life force" or "vital energy." Qi circulates throughout your body along pathways known as meridians, ...

Clutter-Free Holidays: Top Ways to Celebrate Without the Stress of Stuff

How do you feel about adopting the "clutter-free holidays" mentality? Does the idea bring a sense of calm? Perhaps it would allow you to focus on what truly matters: loved ones … and not buying ...

BMI Chart for Women & Men: Is It Misleading?

Back in 1980, only around 10 percent to 14 percent of adults globally older than 20 years old were considered obese. Fast-forward to today, and the number of those struggling with obesity is around 30 ...

Neti Pot: 6 Health Benefits of Nasal Irrigation + How to Use One Safely

A neti pot is used for nasal irrigation. Nasal irrigation may sound strange, but it's simply the act of flushing out your nasal cavity. A neti pot allows a user to do just that quickly and ...

What Is White Noise? Benefits for Sleep & More

Can't sleep? If that's the case, you're not alone. Luckily, there are things like white noise generators that could help. Millions of adults — and children and babies, too — struggle to get enough sleep each ...

5 Benefits of Unplugging for the Holidays + 5 Tips

The onslaught of family, friends and social events that occurs during the holidays is enough to make even the most social person want to sneak away and enjoy some alone time. However, if your idea ...

How to Lose Belly Fat: 14 Steps and Why It’s Important

There’s loads of advice out there regarding how to lose weight quickly, some good, some bad. While your primary reason for wanting to learn how to lose belly fat may be due to vanity, there ...

Metal in Baby Food: Research Reveals Risk of Ingesting Heavy Metals

Of all food categories, it may be safe to say that ensuring the purity of baby foods and making sure there are no toxic ingredients or heavy metals in baby food should be one that's ...

What Is Art Therapy? Benefits & How It’s Used to Help Heal

For thousands of years, cultures and religions around the world have turned to various forms of creative "therapies" to relieve stress and deal with difficult emotions. One such form is art therapy. More formal approaches to ...