Tag: #wellness
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The Art of Sitting Still
In this ever busy world we live in, sitting still can almost be a luxury you can not afford. However, you need to create time for some ” sit still moments” to: 1. Meditate 2. Relax 3. Enjoy nature 4. Listen to your body, as there is a 20% chance of noticing any ailments by…
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Your Health & Wellness Journey is Uniquely Yours
Embrace your pace, your rhythm, your path. When it comes to health and wellness, one size does not fit all. While we often look to trends, programs, or others’ routines for inspiration, the truth is: your journey is uniquely yours. And that’s a beautiful thing. Whether you’re just starting to prioritize your well-being or you’ve…
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4 Exercises to help you sleep well
A new research has confirmed what we have always known, that exercising helps one sleep better or fight off sleeplessness or insomnia. While one study explains insomnia as being clinically significant for both daytime and nighttime symptoms, as difficulty initiating sleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, and/or non-restorative ( refreshing) sleep with associated consequences. It shows that:…
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You & Your Gut Wellness-2
Your gut is the gateway to your body and your general well-being. The gut, together with its resident microbes/gut microbiome (natural beneficial gut microorganisms,, mostly bacteria, yes you read that right, gut health good bacteria and other microorganisms in the right quantity), not only digests and absorbs nutrients, but also serves as an important barrier…
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Unleashing the Power of short-time napping
Research studies on napping seem to show a mixed bag of benefits and potential risks, depending on factors like duration, timing, age and individual health status. Below is a simple table to summarize these results of napping time vs Health impact. Nap Duration Benefits Health Risks to consider Less than 30 minutes Short naps (often…
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Health News flash! -Uncovering Unique Benefit of Exercising
A new study published this month 1 June 2025, has concluded that placing patients who had completed their chemotherapy or drug treatment on a structured exercise program for a 3-year period, showed a significantly longer disease-free time frame for colon cancer, when compared to similar patients within the same period who only got health-educational materials! For…
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The Power of Preventive/Proactive Health: ‘Don’t Wait to Become ill’ is the New Health & Wellness Rule
What if the secret to living longer, feeling better, and saving money is not a miracle pill; but something you do before you ever feel unwell? That is the magic of preventive health; a smart, proactive approach to wellness that focuses on staying well, not just treating illness. In today’s fast-paced world, many of us…
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What has music got to do with your health & wellness?
A lot! This is my response to the question. While I am not a professional musician, I know a thing or two about a good soul relaxing music because I indulge in it for my peace of mind and joy. Now, let’s get a bit more serious on the topic. Music is a powerful tool…
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Your heart ❤️ is Precious: Protect It
An AI generated oil paint Image The heart is like the engine room of your body: pumping clean blood to all parts of the body and removing blood with waste materials such as carbon dioxide from the body while helping to pass it through the kidney to remove other waste materials. This is the reason…
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Do you have Decision-Analysis-Paralysis as regards your Health & Wellness Choices?
On almost all social media, there are people, professionals, and non-professionals alike sharing realistic, unrealistic and sometimes outrageous health and wellness advice on the free wide-web called the internet. Then you get confused about which advice or recommendations to follow. This is called Decision-Paralysis. When you take the extra time to review the pros and…