Category: Health and Beauty
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7 of the Greatest Ways to Get Your Testosterone Up

Testosterone is the predominant male sex hormone. It is a steroid hormone that is produced in the testicles of men. Testosterone is one of the main chemicals behind the physical changes that happen during puberty like increased muscle mass, hair growth, and a deeper voice. Maintaining good levels of testosterone is important throughout adulthood and […]

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Why Is Proper Body Alignment Important in Yoga?

When we take up the practice of yoga, we may not be in tip-top shape. And that’s okay! It’s a healing practice that will gently guide us into a state of balance. The trouble is, if we embark upon this life-changing journey when our body isn’t in proper alignment, all those healing moves may exacerbate […]

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Overcoming Addictions: 4 Tips For Taking Control of Your Life

Are you struggling with addiction? If you find comfort in numbers, it might help to know that you’re not alone. About 21 million Americans have a substance addiction problem. Even if your addiction isn’t substance-related (gambling or sex addiction, for example), there are lots of people going through a similar situation. Here’s the thing, though. […]

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Do Fitness Trackers Actually Help in Improving Your Health?

Fitness trackers have been shown to increase some people’s weekly exercise times by 38 minutes. While some may find counting steps an obnoxious activity, it can help others. We’d like to note that fitness trackers aren’t smartwatches, but smartwatches can double as fitness trackers. These gadgets have become much more affordable lately, and more people are […]

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Natural Relief: How to Use Medical Marijuana for Pain

You’ve tried marijuana recreationally in the past, and now that it’s losing its stoner stigma, you’d like to try it again.  However, these days you’re much less interested in zoning out with your friends thanks to marijuana and much more interested in how it can help you to deal with severe, disruptive pain. Recent studies […]

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How to Create an Alternative Anxiety Treatment Plan

Anxiety disorders are rampant in the U.S. these days. Approximately 40 million adults over the age of 18 struggle with an anxiety disorder, but only a little more than one-third of them actually receive treatment. If you’re considering getting treatment for your anxiety disorder, it can be hard to know where to begin. This is […]

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How to Speed up Your Post-Surgery Recovery Time

According to John Hopkins Medicine, surgical site infections usually occur within 30 days after surgery. Recovering after surgery can feel tedious and stressful. Knowing how to heal faster after surgery properly can help you avoid an infection. With these five post-surgery tips, you can get back to your life and still avoid an infection. Keep reading to […]

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Casual Drinking vs. Alcoholism: Are You Drinking Responsibly?

Recent studies show that a shocking one out of every eight Americans is an alcoholic.  This means that, although you may think of yourself as a casual drinker and someone who doesn’t let alcohol control your life, in reality, you may actually be living the same lifestyle as a more obvious alcoholic.  And you’re not alone.  […]

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