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Longevity has assembled the top list of all things health, wellness, fitness, yoga, cooking, beauty, and vegan.
Foods to Promote Brain Health
Brain health is often overlooked when people think about maintaining a healthy diet. Recently, the world has been on a hunt to discover superfoods that improve physical well-being; goji berries, avocados, and kale are some of the most well-known superfoods. The most popular diets often focus only on these superfoods and their effects on muscle generation and fat loss. However, very few people outside of the medical community realize that a healthy diet supplements brain health equally.
By James Porterson9 years ago in Longevity
Habits to Keep You Healthy and Balanced
Many of us have a difficult time balancing all of the responsibilities of life. We are pulled in several different directions and expected to be successful in every venture. The pressure that comes along with these things can cause you to be less productive because of the lack of balance. Compiled are a list of things you can do to maintain a healthy and balanced life.
By Mackenzie Lu9 years ago in Longevity
Health Benefits of Coconuts
If you are looking for natural ways to improve your well-being, chances are you know at least some of the health benefits of coconuts. This wonder fruit is making waves in the world of natural health because of the vast array of uses it has. In fact, almost every part of the coconut, including the “meat” of the fruit and the juice can be used to improve health. There is no doubt that awareness of the health benefits of coconuts will continue to grow as more people realize their potential.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
Yoga Poses for Better Sleep
If you are tired of the noxious tentacles of chronic insomnia and the daily disruptive stress, it is time for you to incorporate a few yoga poses for better sleep into your pre-slumber ritual. Often, counting sheep or fantasizing about our dreams does not do much to put us to sleep. Be it the last sip of our cup of camomile or the most mundane story we have ever heard, everything fails to realize the goal. Anxious thoughts about the next day’s presentation or ongoing personal troubles run rampant in our minds. That is when yoga comes into play. The meditative elements of yoga can make us more in tune with the sensations of the body, relieving the continuous battles of the mind and assuring a way to steady the wandering soul. By practicing these yoga poses for better sleep, you can happily hit the sack and weave beautiful dreams of tomorrow.
By Mackenzie Lu9 years ago in Longevity
Health Benefits of Mangoes
The many health benefits of mangoes have made the fruit a popular choice for millions of people all over the world. Known by some as the king of fruits, mangoes can be eaten while they’re ripe or raw. A lot of people prefer the sweet taste of the yellow, ripe mangoes, but there are also those who cannot resist the taste of raw mangoes, which can sometimes be sour. Some like to slice the fruit into three pieces before eating it while others love creating mango shakes or smoothies. Regardless of the ways they are consumed, the health benefits of mangoes will always remain abundant.
By James Porterson9 years ago in Longevity
Best On-The-Go Meditation Places
Of course meditating in the serene zen garden in your backyard is ideal, but it also may not be realistic depending on your living situation, which leaves us many people looking for suitable on-the-go meditation places. If you’re like me, finding a peaceful corner in my own apartment is next to impossible, let alone a private outdoor space. Luckily, it’s not necessary to have this perfect, private place to meditate. There are plenty of public spaces and situations where you can sneak in a 15-20 minute revitalizing meditation session. Whether you’re a student managing a busy schedule or a parent managing three kids’ busy schedules, there’s always a time and place you can find to meditate on-the-go.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
Common Meditation Mistakes
Whether you’re just learning to meditate or you’ve been practicing for years, there are a few common mistakes that are important for anyone to avoid. Meditation is like any other new skill or sport, it’s a discipline, and one you will only improve upon through active practice. It’s easy to see why more and more people are learning to meditate. Meditation lowers stress levels, improves concentration, increases self-awareness, increases happiness, benefits physical health, and even slows aging. And best of all this magical little boost is free and available to anyone, anywhere. So, now you’re interested? Let’s dive into some common meditation mistakes you can easily avoid to further your practice.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
Yoga Poses to Manage Migraines
More often than not, our first instinct when we get hit with a headache is to down some Advil and water, but there’s an easier solution. Yoga. While physical activity while you have a headache may sound like an oxymoron, yoga poses really can help manage migraines. Plus, it's all natural, so you don’t have to pump your body full of medicine to relieve the pain. You don’t have to be a yoga pro to utilize yoga poses to manage migraines. These easy to do poses can be done in the comfort of your home and are sure to help. Follow along to find out the best tips and tricks to master these yoga poses that can help manage headaches.
By Mackenzie Lu9 years ago in Longevity
Natural Remedies For Depression
Natural remedies for depression have been used for ages to ease the symptoms that come with it such as apathy, lack of energy, melancholy, and despair. The remedies listed below are for sufferers of light to mild cases of depression that don’t want to consume pills that often come with unwanted side effects and want to go with alternative, natural, and safe remedies for depression that only do good but no harm.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
Simple Hacks You Can Start Doing to Make Your Life Better
Sometimes, the best way to improve your life is to smile more, or take a deep breath. Laughing a little harder, smiling a little bigger and listening a little more are all small things you can start doing to make your life better. These small things cost you nothing, but add a quality of life that you can benefit from. Additionally, your friends and family can benefit. In this crazy thing called life, work, responsibilities and the everyday grind can get the best of you. But you can get the best of your life by participating in small things you can start doing to make your life better.
By Lindsie Polhemus9 years ago in Longevity
Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy
The benefits of infrared sauna therapy range from anti-aging to pain relief. Infrared saunas have been proven to be a valuable resource to both prevent and fix a wide range of issues. Infrared saunas work more effectively because infrared light can penetrate beyond human skin to produce numerous health benefits. Together, the benefits of infrared saunas compound and create positive effect far beyond what is capable of a traditional sauna. The addition of infrared technology has made saunas an even more effective method of natural healing and has caused a spike in popularity of at-home sauna therapy. The benefits of infrared sauna therapy almost sound too god to be true, but are backed up by science and testing. Read on to find out more about how infrared sauna therapy can improve your health and wellbeing.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
