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10 Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick
You know, those people. They survive flu season without a sniffle. They stockpile sick leaves. They visit their doctors, only for their annual check-ups. But contrary to what most people think, they weren’t born with a strong immune system, nor do they possess super powers.
Living a Purposeful Life, Key to Health and Well-being, According to Studies
One day, out of the blue, with no warning whatsoever, I was asked this question by a complete stranger. Do you live a meaningful life?
Best Supplements to Optimize Your Immune System
Think of it as filling through the gaps of your daily recommended intake. And because we live very busy lives, factors such as stress and infection tend to deplete our nutrient stores. Taking supplements is going the extra mile to protect our bodies.
Go Nuts for Nuts: Top 10 Healthiest Nuts to Snack On
Whether you have a serious case of the munchies, or need brain-boosting food to power through a difficult task, nuts are a fantastic food to have on hand. They’re crunchy, tasty, filling, and is hands-down the better alternative to junk food.
12 Wellness Trends That Should be on Your Radar This 2023
The pandemic changed the world with a blink of an eye. It sent a ripple effect down every known industry, including the health and wellness market. But while fitness studios continue to find their footing in this post-pandemic world, one thing’s for sure. People have...
That Groggy Feeling in the Morning is Called Sleep Inertia
The sun is up, and a brand-new day is here. Cue in upbeat music. Does this scene sound familiar? Blame it on movies and television for letting us believe we’ll jump up from bed and feel immediately pumped up and energized to seize the day the moment we wake up. In...
Urban Exodus: Should You Ditch the City for a Rural Life?
Is it still worth it to live in the city? This is the question many are asking, and have asked themselves. Pre-pandemic, it made perfect sense to live in cities, where there were more opportunities for work and play. But the whole scenario changed when the coronavirus...
Looking for Ways to Improve Your Well-Being? Try Sheng Zhen.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- It begins with silence filling the room. Not a physical room, but a virtual one, where the teacher, in a calming and relaxed voice, instructs students to sit still and quiet their minds. The seconds pass by. As the students learn to quiet their...
Much Ado About Matcha
These days, matcha is so ubiquitous that it’s already a mistake to call it a food trend. It arrived, and has remained to stay – in our favorite coffee shops, in the grocery stores, in matcha specialty shops, and even in our household pantries. Matcha, the powdered...
The Future of Food: the Rising Popularity of Functional Foods
From wellness shots to probiotics, functional foods are promising more than addressing nutritional needs – busting stress and anxiety, reducing fatigue, and improving immunity, Are they well worth the hype? Functional foods are getting more popular by the day. Market...