The Healing Powers of Music Are you personally familiar with the healing powers of music? Though you may not realize this, the most likely answer is “yes”. All of us can think back to a time we weren’t in a good mood; chances are that after putting on some excellent tunes our dispositions drastically improved….
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13 Ways to Learn to Love Yourself
Kovie Biakolo writes “Falling in love with yourself is as beautiful as any experience of love is. It’s learning to laugh at your awkward tendencies and smile at all your quirky habits. It’s learning to be grateful for the many sides you have – confident, crazy, shy, sexy, nerdy, angry, weird, and all the rest…
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…
Simple Yoga Routine You Can Do in 10 minutes
Are you new to Yoga? Or are you an avid Yogi that is looking for something to spice up your routine? Regardless of your aptitude one thing is for sure….. Yoga is awesome for the mind body and spirit. But if you are like me – a Yogi who is quite preoccupied with various daily…
The Benefits of Sage and How to Properly Smudge
Sage has become a staple herb in many households. Beloved for its anti-inflammatory properties as well as it’s ability to energetically clear the space of a room, sage is full of important antioxidants that promote health and wellness. According to the Medical Medium Blog: [Sage] is one of the top antioxidants herbs and can provide…
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…
How To Care for Your Lymphatic System
Have you experienced weight gain, fatigue or headaches? Your lymphatic system may be the culprit! Known as the body’s sewage system, the lymphatic system is made up of a network of organs and tissues that naturally detoxify the body of harmful toxins and waste. The Lymphatic system arguably performs one the most important functions…
Do You Understand the Importance of Sleep?
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…
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Your Consciousness
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Your Consciousness Being aware of your influence in the world is incredibly important to enriching your overall well-being. However, in our fast-paced and often egocentric society, it is easy to get caught up in the matrix of life. We often forget the interconnectedness of the web of life and how…
How to Complain Less and Improve Your Life
Have you ever noticed how complaining a little can often lead to complaining a lot? It’s absolutely true that when something bad happens complaining loudly and passionately to anyone who will listen can be incredibly satisfying. But, it’s also true that the resulting satisfaction is often short-lived and ultimately does very little to relieve the…