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Want Less, Own Less: How To Declutter Your Life

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Better Health For Women

Too much stuff in your space makes living (and moving) complex and stressful – no doubt most of us would prefer a clean, minimal and streamline home and work environment. Do we really need those two coffee machines sitting on our kitchen counter? What about the unused iPad collecting dust on our desk? The idea […] Read More

How To Empower Yourself To Become More Decisive!

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Better Health For Women

“Done is better than perfect.” – Mark Zuckerberg (Founder & CEO of Facebook) #1. Can’t make a decision? When we refuse to make a decision, that’s a decision in and of itself! When you get stuck, ask yourself if you are going to continue with the status quo, or will you decide to move forward? […] Read More

How Exercise Affects Our Memory

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Better Health For Women

Source: NYTimes.com Even a single workout may make our brain’s memory centers, like our muscles, more fit. A single, moderate workout may immediately change how our brains function and how well we recognize common names and similar information, according to a promising new study of exercise, memory and aging. The study adds to growing evidence […] Read More

What To Eat For Brain Health As You Age

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Better Health For Women

Article Source: The Globe & Mail Fruits and vegetables have been the focus of many studies investigating the role of diet in cognitive function. Yet research has turned up inconsistent results, likely due to small sample sizes and study durations that were too short to find a protective effect. Now, a large study spanning two […] Read More

Feed Your Head: Foods That Target Depression & Anxiety

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Better Health For Women

Source: The Wall Street Journal Based on mounting research, doctors are prescribing nutrient-rich foods as a recipe for better mental health. With the help of high-profile chefs, they’re doing it deliciously, too. In 2015, Jessica Largey was living her dream. As the chef de cuisine at the Michelin-starred restaurant Manresa, in Los Gatos, Calif., she […] Read More

Remember Your Light: It is What Connects Us All

Posted on July 30, 2018November 9, 2018 by Better Health For Women

If one were to believe the headlines, we are living in darkness, where truth is scarce and confusion is rampant. This will surely be documented as a time of great upheaval and transition in history. Yet, if history has taught us anything, it is that breakdowns can and do lead to breakthroughs. And, breakthroughs are […] Read More

Nothing is Wasted: Composting Past Regrets to Grow a Life of Beauty

Posted on June 21, 2018 by vinsite

Human beings have a built-in system for recalibration known as self-reflection. Part of maintaining a balanced mental and emotional life means spending some time remembering past experiences and seeking understanding, learning, and meaning from them. Feelings of anger, sadness, guilt, regret and remorse from perceived mistakes and failures are normal and actually a healthy sign […] Read More

The Middle Way: Finding Balance in Daily Life

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Better Health For Women

Every day we are faced with countless choices. Some of those choices will be made unconsciously, meaning you won’t even realize you’ve chosen one path over the other. Yet, at some point in the past, you did make a choice that is influencing your decisions in the present and possibly causing you to feel out […] Read More

The Art of Breathing: Conscious Breathing for Conscious Living – Part Two

Posted on April 18, 2018May 9, 2018 by Better Health For Women

Consciously focusing on your breathing opens you to insights on how your whole body is responding to your inner and outer world. While deeper breathing may help alleviate anxiety, another way to calm an overactive stress response system is to breathe through the nose. Read More

The Art of Breathing: Conscious Breathing for Conscious Living – Part One