While running is usually recommended as a form of exercise, these are things you should know about it. Running as a form of exercise has cardiovascular benefits. It also confers a longer life span. It strengthens your heart and reduces the chance of heart disease. There is a runner’s high associated with running. People who form the habit of running want to continue because it gets addictive. Running also improves your mood, but it also has a lot of downsides. 1. Frequent running causes you to be disproportionally fit When you are running the part of your body you get…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
The detergents we use today can cause your hands to look discoloured, wrinkly, and rough. Some women are always taking care of their face and other parts of their body leaving their palms and feet to look older than they really are. It is equally important to spend more time pampering your palms and feet because they are very obvious part of your body. Women, involved in house chores always have their hands looking discolored, wrinkly and rough due to the soaps and other cleaning products that use to make their homes sparkle. Having hard palms can directly affect your…
Whether it’s part of a cleaning solution, homemade beauty product, or toothpaste, lemon is one of the most versatile fruits out there. Lemon has been used as a powerful aromatherapy essential oil for ages, and it has been credited with such benefits as increased concentration, decreased stress levels, and a soothing effect on the respiratory system. Whether it’s part of a cleaning solution, homemade beauty product, or toothpaste, lemon is one of the most versatile fruits out there. Lemon is not just a fruit, but a magical ingredient that can trigger a physiological response in the body. Rich in valuable…
Relieve your child from cold and flu symptoms with these simple home remedies. Over-the-counter medicines are not recommended for kids under 6 years because they have harmful side effects and there is no indication that it will actually work. When your child gets cold and flu, you can follow these simple DIY to relieve them of the pain before visiting a paediatrician. A spoonful of honey Thick and sweet liquid, honey is popularly used for medicinal and culinary purposes since ancient times. Among its numerous health benefits includes treating cough among children and adults. These infections can affect sleep and…
WHY DO WE TRY TO STAY IN CONTROL? Often, when we’re trying to control others (in this case, our spouse), we’re acting out of fear. Perhaps it’s fear of the unknown, or just the simple fear of not getting something that we deeply desire. Whatever the case, the primary motivating factor in controlling behavior is often fear. Fear itself can have many different triggers. If you’ve been betrayed by your spouse in the past (in the case of infidelity–or any other breach of trust, for that matter), you might resort to control in order to alleviate your fear of further…
With the crazy fast pace of the world these days, having a family of your own–plus keeping up with all life’s demands–can feel very isolating. It takes all you’ve got just to get your family through the day…so you’re not sure how to even begin building intentional friendships with other families. The good news is, it’s possible! You can build relationships with other families, and have fun doing it. Today, we’re sharing 3 practices you can put into action right away to start getting connected with other families. 1. GET CONNECTED Friendships are built on having things in common–whether it’s…
Friendship is a great blessing. Can you imagine going through life without friends? (We sure can’t!) Our friendships make up some of the closest relationships in our lives, and that doesn’t stop when we get married. But when we go through a huge change in life, like beginning a dating relationship or getting married, it shifts the landscape of our relationships. Even though these changes occur, it’s important to find a new balance together, because maintaining our close relationships is important. So how do we do that? FOCUS ON YOUR MARRIAGE FIRST When you get married, it can be difficult…
To grow together as soul mates, you and your spouse need to tend to one another—and your marriage–on a spiritual level. Without working together to feed your souls, your bond will remain surface-level, putting your marriage at risk for falling apart when restlessness strikes. But when you anchor yourselves spiritually and grow your soul-bond with intention, you allow God’s presence to fill your relationship. Spiritual nurturing can be achieved by building simple practices into your marriage, then making them habits. Caring for the soul of your marriage doesn’t have to be boring, monotonous, or complicated; on the contrary, the simplicity with…
Prayer is an essential part of life as a Christian that connects you to directly to God. Incorporating regular prayer in your marriage is a powerful way to not only deepen your relationship with Him, but also with one another. It’s a tool to increase intimacy and grow spiritually. Life is busy. We understand how difficult it can be to take time for daily prayer on your own–and how much more challenging it is to incorporate your equally-busy spouse into that routine. Luckily, there are several ways the two of you can make more time to pray together, and we’re…
Asthma happens when the lining of the airways become inflamed and it could be deadly, these foods are major triggers for the disease. When asthma occurs, thicker mucus is produced and the lining of the airways become inflamed and swollen. Not every asthma comes severe (although it’s a condition that should be given proper attention to)there are mild cases that occur once in a long while and the more serious cases that happen often and unannounced, those should be given immediate attention. Asthma presents symptoms like tight chest, shortness of breath, persistent cough, wheezing and more and a lot of things…
Consuming some simple ingredients on an empty stomach can work wonders for immunity. Some foods are better when consumed empty stomach because then your digestive system is not burdened by other digestive duties. This helps you in reaping the maximum benefits. Here is the list of three ingredients you can consume on an empty stomach to boost your immunity. Garlic Garlic has antibiotic and antibacterial properties. It can help you steer clear of infections naturally. Not just this, it can also help regulate blood sugar levels, improve heart health and treat other lung-related issues. Including garlic in your morning routine…
The low back, or lumbar area, serves a number of important functions for the human body. Try these sleeping positions if you are suffering from low back pain. Most low back pain can be a result of conditions affecting the bony lumbar spine, intervertebral discs (discs between the vertebrae), ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, muscles of the low back, internal organs of the pelvis and abdomen, and the skin covering the lumbar area. Certain diseases, such as cancer of the spinal cord, a ruptured or herniated disc, sciatica, arthritis, kidney infections, or infections of the…