Healthy Life

Everyone has a different bedtime routine, some people sleep during the day due to their overnight shift, and some people work during the day and sleep at night. Most people find it difficult to get the motivation to get up after a good long rest.  Therefore, by taking a five to ten minutes body stretches at the start of your day, you will wake your brain and your body. Here are several benefits of stretching your body after waking up. 1. Getting your blood flow and stimulates your brain When you’re sleeping, your brain and your muscles are at rest. To get them fully functional, the blood needs to be flowing throughout your body and into your brain. By stretching after waking up, it will make your body perform better in performing daily activities. 2. Improves your posture Stretching can help relax your muscle. Tense muscle can lead to poor body posture. So, by stretching regularly after waking up, your muscle will be relaxed and keep your back in better shape a...

How Do Weighted Blankets Work? Weighted blankets provide a sensation known as ‘grounding’ that applies moderate pressure to the sleeper’s body and pushes them further into their sleep surface. Grounding also triggers the release of hormones that calm the nerves and lead to a good night’s sleep. The blanket’s weight is key for preserving sleep quality and getting an adequate amount of rest each night. Weighted blankets should be tailored to the individual user. Most adults reach optimal comfort levels using a blanket that weighs roughly 5% to 10% of their own body weight. Children may also use weighted blankets; for most kids, a blanket weighing 10% of their body weight will yield the best results. Weighted blankets carry health and safety risks for children under eight years of age; kids in this age group should avoid using a weighted blanket unless it has been prescribed by a physician or licensed therapist. Additionally, people with the following conditions should speak w...

Sixty percent of human bodies are made out of the water. Which is why it is recommended to drink water at least 8 liters a day in order to attain its benefits. Here are several benefits that you can get for consuming 8 liters of mineral water a day. 1. Maximizing your physical performance Most of our body is made out of the water.  Our body tends to get dehydrated during heavy physical activities such as exercises. If we are not hydrated, the performance in our body will suffer. We will start to feel fatigued, less motivated, and make exercising feel difficult for both physically and mentally. According to a research by the NCBI, “an optimal hydration could prevent this from happening and may even reduce the oxidative stress that occurs during a high-intensity exercise”. So, if you’re exercising intensely and sweats heavily, try to stay hydrated so that you can perform at your absolute best. 2. Maximizing your Brain Function Our brain function is aff...

 Its summertime and, Of course, It's going to be hot outside. Everyone would love to start having fun and doing outdoor activities under the sun. After that, we'll always stop for a cold, refreshing drink such as cold water, sodas, lemonade and beers. Its the first option for most people is to drink something cold on a hot, sunny day as its refreshing and yet satisfying, especially water, but is it really healthy though if we keep on drinking cold water even during times only we desire to? Most would say that it would be harmless and we need it to cool our body on the inside but there's a lot more than that. Here's why we should start avoiding drinking cold water: 1. Digestion We sometimes eat and consume spicy food. Once we can't stand the heat, our brain will start to tell us to drink something cold to cool off the  heat. Everyone would rush to get a glass of cold water or milk, but this is bad for you.  Cold water will reduce our body's dige...

Sunlight is important for most living being on the planet, especially humans. Humans need sunlight because it affects our body. However, many people nowadays spend most of their time indoors especially office workers and students. Most people underestimate the importance of sun but it actually more important than they think. Here is why. 1. Sunlight can make you feel happy Being exposed to the sun can increase your serotine level which is your body natural happy hormone. Because of this, people tend to be more happy and energetic when the sun shines. The lack of sunlight exposure may cause depression because without sunlight, your serotine level will be decreased. The effect of serotine is triggered by sunlight that goes into your eye which cues special areas in the retina that triggers the release serotine. Regular sunlight exposure can decrease depression. Mental health is also important for human body, click here to find out. 2. Build Stronger Bones A 30 mi...

The debate about whether margarine or butter is best for your health is ongoing. Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut answer. There is not a truly healthful option when it comes to butter or margarine ·          The choice is really between trans fats (margarine) or saturated fats (butter). ·          Trans fats raise bad cholesterol (LDL), whilst lowering good cholesterol (HDL). ·          Saturated fats raise bad cholesterol (less so than trans fats) and do not affect HDL. What's the difference between butter and margarine? Butter is a dairy product made by churning cream or milk to separate the solid components from the liquid. Butter is commonly used in cooking, baking, and as a spread. The most important difference is that butter contains saturated fat and many margarines contain trans fats. Trans fat raises LDL (bad) cholesterol ...