Though people seem to understand the importance of sleep for mental and physical health on an intellectual level, Americans are still not getting the recommended amount. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have classified this dangerous fact as a public health problem. This is absolutely NOT surprising considering the potential harm one person’s sleep deprivation…
Health & Wellness
How to Effectively Practice Self-Love Starting Today!
Turns out most people are surprisingly clueless about how to effectively practice self-love. Though the vast majority of us can – at times – be self-aware, self-possessed or even a bit selfish, overall we seem to have no idea how to treat ourselves with a little love, care and compassion. This is a huge mistake…
How To Practice Self-Care Starting Today
Why is it important to practice self-care starting today? Because you will most certainly experience varying degrees of stress during the course of your life. Learning how to take care of yourself now, will help you manage stress and prevent burnout in the future. If you are constantly neglecting your personal well-being, you’re probably heading…
25 Practical Uses of Essential Oils
Essential oils have been used for years as a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals and common household products. Essential oils are concentrated oils that have been extracted from plants such as flowers, seeds, and bark. Revered for their superior healing properties, they are commonly used in spas and hospitals to calm patients and treat a number of…
Antioxidants 101: What They Are, What They Do and Why We Need Them
Antioxidants! Antioxidants? Antioxidants. While the vast majority of people have heard of the word “antioxidants” and perhaps have even used it in casual conversation, how many of us really understand what antioxidants are, how they work, and why they’re important in the first place? The fact is, when a scientific term enters popular culture, its…
A Complete List of Affirmations for Soul Healing
Positive Affirmation Positive affirmations are literally important in soul healing and most importantly, in your daily lives. You have the power to help your body heal and transform it into a new reality. Affirmations are more than words. It is a personal intention, asserting yourself of the need to restructure perceptions and beliefs. You declare…
The Best Essential Oils for Spiritual Growth & Mental and Physical Healing
Only the best essential oils come from plants and flowers through a careful distillation process. Often, these oils come with the fragrance of the plant they’re extracted from. The aroma from these oils have beneficial healing properties to soothe physical ailments, decrease mental distress, and awaken spirituality. Essential oils are full of natural compounds. The oil can penetrate…
Merkaela’s 50 Top Health, Happiness & Wellness Blogs
There’s no better time than the present to adopt a healthier lifestyle. There are lots of great blogs out there to help you do so, but we have sifted through them to bring you only the best health and wellness blogs of 2018. Read on for the best of the best techniques, tips and advice…
25 Easy D.I.Y. Facials for Radiant Skin
There are many reasons to love beauty products but there are more reasons to stay away from harmful ingredients in commercial skincare products that have been linked to hormone imbalance, infertility, and cancer. Take care of the body’s largest organ by introducing skin-loving natural ingredients to your beauty routine. We are going to share with…
Merkaela’s 85 Top Yoga Blogs To Inspire You
If you’re looking for the best practical, insightful and educational yoga blogs, you’ve come to the right place. As you know, there is no shortage of quality yoga blogs found all over the internet. So, we decided to track down only the best of the best 2018 yoga blogs for you. Whether you are an established yoga expert or…
