We’re all familiar with the winter solstice, which is, put simply, an astronomical phenomenon that marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. But, how many of us realize that it’s a biannual event, occurring on December 21st in the northern hemisphere and on June 20th in the southern hemisphere? Or that it…
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Why Sleeping is so Important and Why You Need More Sleep
In an earlier post, we explained to our community the importance of sleep for mental and physical health and how sleep deprivation can lead to maddening symptoms, irrational thoughts, and mood swings (among other things). More importantly, we shared with you a few tips on how to sleep better, which we hope you are applying and are…
Preventive Care 101: How to Engage in Long-Term Preventative Care
Preventive Care 101 When it comes to your health, the best thing you can do is engage in long-term preventative care. Now, the term “preventative care” seems to have a lot of different meanings, which is why for our purposes we’re going to define it as taking measures that help you prevent sickness, rather than…
5 Compelling Reasons to Drink More Water
At one point or another, everyone has been told to drink more water, but how many of us actually understand how it impacts our overall health, metabolism, and mental states? When we don’t consume enough water, our minds, as well as our bodies, start to malfunction. We may experience lethargy, irritation, and depression. We can…
Understanding the Mind-Body Connection and How to Improve It Through Yoga
Although the mind and the body have been treated as separate entities for a long time, their obvious connection is now an undeniable fact. Understanding the relationship between the two as well as how to influence it can give us a lot more control over how we tend to think and feel. This is one…
The Pagan Origins of Halloween and How These Traditions Impact Your Life Today
While it’s hard to believe that Halloween is almost upon us, it’s no surprise that adults and children alike are actively gearing up for one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. From delicious pumpkin cookies to ghoulish Haunted Houses, there’s no shortage of things to look forward to during the long-awaited first month…
Are you Familiar with the Hidden Dangers of Fragrance?
Most of us are not familiar with the hidden dangers of fragrance, and that needs to change! Throughout history, people have been quite concerned with how to produce and/or eliminate all kinds of smells. As a result, we have gotten pretty good at extracting, infusing, and blending different types of ingredients to create a variety…
How to Use Your Sense of Smell to Improve Your Life
How much do you really know about the way your sense of smell impacts your life? It’s actually really amazing to think about how certain smells can calm us, while others can gross us out. Or how one whiff of something familiar, regardless of whether it is good or bad can flood our minds with…
The Importance of Sustainable Business Practices
Sustainable Business Practices Matter In recent years, sustainable business practices have become the foundation of successful enterprises worldwide, and Merkaela is no exception. Fact is the longevity of a business is very much tied to the wellness and longevity of the community it serves. That is because the long-term effects of manufacturing, production, and consumerism…
Drinking Herbal Tea Can Save and Improve Your Life
Are you familiar with some of the numerous health benefits of herbal tea? If not, this is the article for you. Aside from being a cultural pastime in places like Britain, China and India, tea is also an invaluable asset when it comes to public health. For all intended purposes you can think of it…
