What exactly are colonics, and are they dangerous?
Colon cleanses might be something we consider a new trend, but, in fact, there's evidence of them taking place as far back as the time of the ancient Egyptians, who touted their benefits in medical documents. Nonetheless, today's colon hydrotherapy, also known as a colonic irrigation or simply "colonic" for short, differs wildly from the ancient Egyptian method, which took place in a river, using a hollow reed to induce a flow of H2O. In the past 10 years in particular, the popularity of colonics has soared, but you might still wonder: are they dangerous? Curious? Click on to discover everything you've been wondering about colonics.
2024-03-15T10:07:28Z
What you can eat and drink to combat stress, anxiety, and depression
Symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as high levels of stress, are common in people all over the world. Not only do these afflictions take a great mental toll, they can also manifest themselves physically—in weight gain. Unfortunately, stress-induced weight gain is a very real thing. When your body is under a high amount of stress, it releases the hormone cortisol, which leads to a rise in appetite. How does this happen exactly? Essentially a higher cortisol level creates higher insulin levels in your body and a drop in blood sugar, which is the perfect combination for junk food cravings to ensue. Anxious people are often not getting an adequate amount of sleep. A lack of sleep, like stress, contributes to your body producing more cortisol. Let the snacking begin... People who are stressed out are also more likely to emotionally eat and skip out on regular exercise. Not to mention forgetting to eat when you’re busy at work, which slows your metabolism and makes it more likely for you to binge later on in the day. While these are all difficult cravings to overcome, what if you could use food to help you minimize some of your symptoms and improve your mood? Instead of going for comforting junk food, try to grab one of these healthier options. You never knew food could have this much of an impact! Click through this gallery and find out how to use the power of these foods to improve your day-to-day life!
2024-03-12T11:50:58Z