Body in Focus — Total Wellness
Total WellnessNovember 21, 2018Total WellnessNovember 21, 2018
You’ve finally finished your exams and it’s time to chill! You are probably exhausted from all that studying and lack of sleep, and your body and skin might show signs of stress too. So, why not pamper yourself with a mini spa day in your room? Curl up with your fluffy blankets and invite some friends over! These DIY face masks help to calm, soothe, and moisturize your skin… and best of all, they can be catered to your specific skin type!
Total WellnessApril 30, 2018Total WellnessApril 30, 2018
Have you ever stayed up feeling restless for no particular reason? Or have you ever woken up feeling like you didn’t get any rest? According to the American Sleep Association, nearly 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorder. [1] Sleep deprivation can negatively affect not only productivity but also personal safety.
Total WellnessNovember 2, 2017Total WellnessNovember 2, 2017
All vitamins and minerals are crucial to keeping you healthy, and the lack of them could produce harmful effects in the body. Vitamin B12 deficiency, in particular, has become a major concern in recent years. Vitamin B12, also known as methylcobalamin, is an essential vitamin responsible for multiple metabolic functions including DNA synthesis, enzyme production, hormonal balance, and the maintenance of a healthy nervous and cardiovascular system.
Total WellnessOctober 19, 2017Total WellnessOctober 19, 2017
Taking care of your skin is important, but it can be hard to find affordable skincare products that do not contain too many chemicals. Excessive chemicals on the skin can be harmful as they may cause skin irritation or discoloration. However, instead of going shopping for expensive beauty products, take a look around your house for natural products that can do wonders for your skin!
Total WellnessOctober 12, 2017Total WellnessOctober 12, 2017
Most people hear the word acupuncture and think it’s nothing more than another new-age trend where needles are stuck into the body in the hopes of getting rid of pesky aches and pains. Before I tried it, I sort of did too. Actually, though, it’s one of the oldest practices in the world, and has been studied and documented for thousands of years. Below is a bit of background, as well as corrections to some common misconceptions.
Total WellnessMarch 5, 2016WellnessTotal WellnessMarch 5, 2016Wellness
Our founding fathers were not messing around when they established our nation upon the words “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The study of how individuals lead meaningful and fulfilling lives and enhance their experience of love, work, and play is a field known as positive psychology, and it has been growing more than ever...
Tagged: Happiness Challenge, Happiness
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People clean their ears for several reasons: better hearing, comfort, hygiene, and more. However, these individuals might be using harmful tools and employing dangerous...
Tagged: Hygiene, Ears
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Time flies when surfing through the web, texting with friends, or watching television. Ever looked at the clock and wondered how an hour had already past when it felt like only five minutes have gone by...
Tagged: Eyes, Vision, Computer
CommentTotal WellnessJanuary 29, 2016WellnessTotal WellnessJanuary 29, 2016Wellness
A guide to combating the unfortunate dis-odor of bad breath. Bad breath, often referred to as halitosis in the scientific world, is surprisingly common...
Tagged: Breath, Dental Hygiene, Halitosis, Teeth, Dental
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A toothache is your mouth’s way of saying something is wrong. Regular episodes of debilitating toothaches can be avoided by maintaining good oral health. However, when a toothache strikes, it may help to know...
Tagged: Mouth, Teeth, Gums, Dental Hygiene, Dental
CommentTotal WellnessJanuary 29, 2016WellnessTotal WellnessJanuary 29, 2016Wellness
Not just for taste, the tongue is a vital organ in the body that plays key roles in facilitating digestion, forming speech, and providing the ability to taste. It contorts to assist swallowing, repositions to form phonetic sounds, and receives and relays salty, sweet, bitter, sour, and...
Tagged: Tongue, Dental Hygiene, Breath, Health, Smell
CommentTotal WellnessJanuary 28, 2016WellnessTotal WellnessJanuary 28, 2016Wellness
The color of fingernails, the strength of one’s hair, or the lines under one’s eyes are aspects of the human body that can serve as indicators of whether a person’s body is in...
Tagged: body, hygiene
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Did you know that the average human has over 100,000 hairs on his or her head alone? Whether for practical or aesthetic reasons, hair removal is sometimes desirable or even necessary. With the advancement of technology, new treatment...
Tagged: hygiene, hair
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Over the last two decades, increasing numbers of individuals have taken advantage of tooth bleaching in order to enhance and beautify their smiles. Tooth bleaching and tooth whitening are often used interchangeably both colloquially and in dental practice, but...
Tagged: wellness, teeth, hygiene, smile
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