Stress Kills They Say...But Does It Really? And How? Stress is typically caused by anything physical, mental or even social which impacts your biological equilibrium. Of course some degree of stress can help motivate us to complete necessary tasks, but it is when it negatively affects the body, such as your heart, brain, immune system and more. These all cause us to unfortunately age at a more rapid rate, thus weakening these parts of the body which slowly breaks down organs and can ultimately lead to death. Cardiovascular System: When we are under mass amounts of stress, the heart tends to … [Read more...]
Cons of Social Media
What Social Media Really Does To Your Health The disadvantages of social networking go much deeper than privacy and safety today. These are serious drawbacks to relationships and mental health — foundations of human development. In the past several years, more studies have linked social media to poor mental health. Findings suggest that people who limit social media to 30 minutes daily feel significantly better than those who use social media for longer periods of time. By reducing time spent, people were able to reduce depression, anxiety, and loneliness. 1. Lacks Emotional Connection The … [Read more...]
Gut Brain Connection
Gut & Brain Connection This connection is all the rage these days, but what does it actually mean? Well, you know that gut feeling you get, or when you get butterflies?...That means the gut and brain are in communication with one another. The brain talks to all parts of the body. Here are some reasons why this is so important to know for your health: Affects your health Poor gut health can contribute to leaky gut syndrome and other autoimmune diseases and disorders like arthritis, dementia, heart disease, cancer, fertility and longevity. Affects your mental … [Read more...]
Stress Kills
Stress Kills They Say...But Does It Really? And How? Stress is typically caused by anything physical, mental or even social which impacts your biological equilibrium. Of course some degree of stress can help motivate us to complete necessary tasks, but it is when it negatively affects the body, such as your heart, brain, immune system and more. These all cause us to unfortunately age at a more rapid rate, thus weakening these parts of the body which slowly breaks down organs and can ultimately lead to death. Cardiovascular System: When we are under mass amounts of stress, the heart tends to … [Read more...]
Backpack Pain Adults & Kids
Backpacks: A Growing Pain in Children & Adults Back and neck pain is one of the nation's leading pain-related problem in both adults and children. While there are so many contributing factors, one common denominator was found to be none other than backpacks, or book-bags. People tend to carry baggage due to various reasons or traumas, which tend to be emotional. But physical baggage is just a big. We easily stuff our things in our backpacks and book-bags or purses to make sure we have all we need for the day like: water bottles, books, laptops, lunch, etc. We know they tend to get … [Read more...]